{"id":99850,"date":"2026-03-05T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/sardinia-the-2026-vermentino-competition-returns-home-to-gallura\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T00:54:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T22:54:03","slug":"sardinia-the-2026-vermentino-competition-returns-home-to-gallura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/en\/sardinia-the-2026-vermentino-competition-returns-home-to-gallura\/","title":{"rendered":"Sardinia: the 2026 Vermentino Competition Returns Home to Gallura"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h6>IN BREVE<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>The 2026 Vermentino Competition will be held on May 22 and 23 in Arzachena, in the natural setting of Gallura.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The event has been authorized since 2017 by the Ministry of Agriculture and involves several institutional partners and wine consortia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration for the competition closes on May 10, 2026. Wines made from Vermentino grapes, at least 85%, may compete. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Competition awards prizes from Silver Medal to Grand Gold Medal, with a jury composed of wine industry experts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Gran Gal\u00e0 del Vermentino will take place on May 23 in Arzachena, with tastings open to the public and announcement of the winners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\r\n<div class=\"align wp-block-bssb-social-share\" id=\"bssbSocialShare-1\" data-attributes=\"{&quot;socials&quot;:[{&quot;networkType&quot;:&quot;socialNetworks&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:&quot;facebook&quot;,&quot;isUpIcon&quot;:false,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;class&quot;:&quot;fab fa-facebook-f&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#1877f2&quot;},&quot;upIcon&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:null,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}},{&quot;networkType&quot;:&quot;socialNetworks&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:&quot;linkedin&quot;,&quot;isUpIcon&quot;:false,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;class&quot;:&quot;fab fa-linkedin-in&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#0a66c2&quot;},&quot;upIcon&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:null,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}},{&quot;networkType&quot;:&quot;mobileMessenger&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:&quot;whatsapp&quot;,&quot;isUpIcon&quot;:false,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;class&quot;:&quot;fab fa-whatsapp&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#25d366&quot;},&quot;upIcon&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:null,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}],&quot;align&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;isBackend&quot;:false,&quot;theme&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;label&quot;:true,&quot;background&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#0000&quot;},&quot;hoverBackground&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;positionType&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;28px&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;14px&quot;,&quot;positionOption&quot;:{&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;30px&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;0px&quot;},&quot;padding&quot;:&quot;10px&quot;,&quot;margin&quot;:&quot;10px&quot;,&quot;border&quot;:{&quot;radius&quot;:&quot;50%&quot;},&quot;hoverIconColor&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hoverBorder&quot;:{&quot;radius&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;shadow&quot;:[],&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;row&quot;,&quot;transform&quot;:&quot;0px&quot;,&quot;isCounter&quot;:false,&quot;counterText&quot;:&quot;Total Share&quot;,&quot;counterNumber&quot;:120,&quot;counterTypo&quot;:{&quot;fontSize&quot;:{&quot;desktop&quot;:22,&quot;tablet&quot;:18,&quot;mobile&quot;:16},&quot;fontWeight&quot;:500,&quot;fontFamily&quot;:&quot;ABeeZee&quot;},&quot;counterColor&quot;:&quot;black&quot;}\">\r\n\t<div class=\"bssbStyle\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<ul class=\"bssbSocialShare\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"icon icon-0\" data-social=\"facebook\"  \t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-facebook-f\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"icon icon-1\" data-social=\"linkedin\"  \t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-linkedin-in\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"icon icon-2\" data-social=\"whatsapp\"  \t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>International Vermentino Wine Competition<\/strong> returns to <strong>Sardinia<\/strong> in 2026 for its fourth edition. The event is scheduled for <strong>May 22 and 23 in Arzachena (SS)<\/strong>, at the Istituto Professionale Servizi Alberghieri Ristorazione. A choice that for <strong>Mario Bonamici<\/strong>, founder of APS Promo Eventi\u2014the organization officially authorized to organize the Competition, a registered trademark of the association\u2014has a precise meaning. &#8220;The stated objective,&#8221; he explains, &#8220;has been from the beginning to <strong>bring the Competition back to its natural setting, Gallura<\/strong>, and to work in close synergy with all institutional partners, to <strong>make it increasingly authoritative, well-attended, and representative<\/strong>.&#8221;   <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#ECF0F1;padding:10px\" class=\"wp-block-tnp-minimal\"><p><\/p><div><div class=\"tnp tnp-subscription-minimal  \"><form action=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/en\/?na=s\" method=\"post\" style=\"text-align: center\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"nr\" value=\"minimal\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"nlang\" value=\"en\">\n<input class=\"tnp-email\" type=\"email\" required name=\"ne\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"Email\"><input class=\"tnp-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Iscriviti alla Newsletter\" style=\"background-color:#7F8C8D;\">\n<div class=\"tnp-field tnp-privacy-field\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ny\" required class=\"tnp-privacy\"> Procedendo accetti la privacy policy<\/label><\/div><\/form><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-464cea09\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>ARZACHENA, GALLURA AND THE IDENTITY ROLE OF VERMENTINO<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Competition has been <strong>authorized since 2017 by the Ministry of Agriculture<\/strong>, Food Sovereignty and Forestry and is held under the patronage of, among others, MASAF, Autonomous Region of Sardinia, Municipality of Arzachena, Consorzio di Tutela del Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Consorzio di Tutela del Candia dei Colli Apuani, Consorzio Tutela Vini Maremma Toscana, Consorzio di Tutela dei Vini DOP e IGP Colli di Luni.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And also: Cinque Terre, Colline di Levanto e Liguria di Levante, Federazione delle Strade del Vino, dell&#8217;Olio e dei Sapori di Toscana, Assoenologi Sardegna, Coldiretti Sardegna, Confcommercio Nord Sardegna, Distretto Sardegna Bio and Epulae \u2013 Accademia Internazionale di Enogastronomia.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Bonamici, the return to Gallura represents a step consistent with the path undertaken: &#8220;We intend to further consolidate the relationship with the Sardinia Region and with Gallura, clearly <strong>an identity and quality reference point for Vermentino<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-0f4ee330\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>VERMENTINO BETWEEN NEW REGIONS AND CLIMATE CHANGE<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The founder of APS Promo Eventi frames the current moment for the grape variety: &#8220;Vermentino today represents one of the most well-known, widespread, and appreciated varieties in the entire Mediterranean basin. In Italy, the number of producers investing in this grape variety is constantly growing, thanks to its <strong>extraordinary versatility during vinification<\/strong> and its proven resilience in the face of climate change.&#8221; Alongside the historic territories, new production areas are emerging.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Beyond Sardinia, Tuscany, and Liguria,&#8221; Bonamici points out, &#8220;<strong>new productions are emerging with great interest in regions such as Sicily, Puglia, Lazio, and Umbria<\/strong>, which are decisively focusing on quality enhancement, also through the comparison offered by an international-level competition like this one.&#8221; The Competition thus positions itself as a <strong>venue for technical and strategic comparison<\/strong> for an increasingly widespread variety at the international level. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/vini-toscani-doc-maremma-trascinata-dal-vermentino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuscan wines: Maremma DOC driven by Vermentino<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/vermentino-di-gallura-docg-vigne-storiche-giogantinu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vermentino di Gallura Docg Vigne Storiche 2014, Cantina Giogantinu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/concorso-nazionale-del-vermentino-2025-tutte-le-medaglie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 National Vermentino Competition: all the medals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/antichi-poderi-di-jerzu-cannonau-vermentino-metodo-classico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antichi Poderi di Jerzu, not just Cannonau: &#8220;More Vermentino and a Metodo Classico&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/vermentino-superstar-della-maremma-il-bianco-sorpassa-i-rossi-in-toscana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vermentino superstar of Maremma: white surpasses reds in Tuscany<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-f3a3b567\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">2026 VERMENTINO COMPETITION: <strong>PARTICIPATION METHODS AND ELIGIBLE CATEGORIES<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Registration is open until May 10, 2026<\/strong>, while samples must be received by May 16, 2026. <strong>Still, sparkling, and frizzante wines with DOP, IGP, and IG designations<\/strong> may participate, provided they bear the Vermentino label with a <strong>minimum percentage of 85%<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In accordance with the Ministry of Agriculture, <strong>no more than 35% of samples may be awarded<\/strong>. Bronze Medal is not awarded: recognition starts with Silver Medal, moving to Gold Medal, up to Grand Gold Medal. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the 2026 edition of the Vermentino Competition, the appointment of <strong>Pierpaolo Lorieri<\/strong> as president of the Competition has been reconfirmed. The tasting panels will be composed of <strong>oenologists, journalists, and sommeliers<\/strong> from various Italian regions. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-00793f59\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>ORGANIC, FOREIGN DELEGATIONS AND GRAN GAL\u00c0 DEL VERMENTINO<\/strong> 2026<\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This edition will also feature <strong>two panels dedicated to certified organic wines<\/strong>, thanks to the patronage of <strong>Distretto Sardegna Bio<\/strong>. A distinctive element will be the presence of delegations of producers, journalists, and enthusiasts from <strong>Australia, California, and South Africa<\/strong>, emerging territories for the cultivation and interpretation of Vermentino. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On May 23, from 5 PM, in the center of Arzachena, the &#8220;<strong>Gran Gal\u00e0 del Vermentino<\/strong>&#8221; will be held, an event open to the public with tastings of the competing wines. At the end, the winners of the fourth edition will be announced. The <strong>official presentation will take place at Vinitaly 2026<\/strong>, in the Institutional Area of the Sardinia Pavilion, strengthening the connection between the event and the main international wine stages.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-winemag-it-davide-bortone-wine-magazine-italiano-guida-vini-wine-news wp-block-embed-winemag-it-davide-bortone-wine-magazine-italiano-guida-vini-wine-news\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"6tRrMY1qeG\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/concorso-nazionale-del-vermentino-2025-tutte-le-medaglie\/\">Concorso nazionale del Vermentino 2025: tutte le medaglie<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cConcorso nazionale del Vermentino 2025: tutte le medaglie\u201d \u2014 Winemag.it - Davide Bortone: wine magazine italiano, guida vini, wine news\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/concorso-nazionale-del-vermentino-2025-tutte-le-medaglie\/embed\/#?secret=9QuCCHNJPb#?secret=6tRrMY1qeG\" data-secret=\"6tRrMY1qeG\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Vermentino Wine Competition returns to Sardinia in 2026 for its fourth edition. The event is scheduled for May 22 and 23 in Arzachena (SS), at the Istituto Professionale Servizi Alberghieri Ristorazione. 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