Granazza di Mamoiada, also known as Granatza, is an ancient Sardinian white grape variety, associated above all with the historic vineyards of Barbagia and, in particular, with the Mamoiada area. Its identity was long confused with that of Vernaccia di Oristano, but ampelographic and genetic analyses have confirmed its distinctiveness. Already mentioned in Sardinian wine-growing tradition between the 18th and 19th centuries, it was used both for sweet wines and, traditionally, as a complementary grape to Cannonau. The mature leaf is medium-sized, pentagonal and generally five-lobed, with a V-shaped petiole sinus; the upper surface is green and the texture is slightly bumpy. The bunch is conical, moderately compact, often with one or two wings; the berry is small, spherical, with a green-yellow skin, juicy flesh and a soft texture. Today, it finds its most distinctive expression in the vineyards of Mamoiada, where it is often trained using the alberello method on the area’s granitic soils, though its historical presence is documented in various parts of Sardinia. The wine, generally an intense straw-yellow or golden colour, offers aromas of acacia blossom, citrus, apple, white-fleshed and exotic fruits, with hints of dried fruit and subtle vegetal notes. On the palate, it is savoury, fresh, well-structured and persistent; its natural acidity also supports positive ageing in the bottle.