Semidano is a white grape variety native to Sardinia, whose origins remain unclear but which has been documented on the island since at least the 18th century. Once widely grown, its cultivation declined sharply in the late 19th century following the phylloxera epidemic, but it has been preserved mainly in the central-western Campidano region. The leaf is of medium size, generally three-lobed or slightly five-lobed, with a substantial margin and a moderately blistered surface. The bunch, medium-sized and compact, is conical or cylindrical-conical in shape; the berries are medium-sized, spherical or broadly ellipsoidal, with a firm skin that is very pruinose and green-yellow in colour. Today, the ‘Sardegna Semidano’ designation covers the entire region, whilst the most significant cultivation is concentrated in the Campidano area of Oristano, particularly in the hilly region of Mogoro, on medium-textured clay-limestone soils. The single-varietal wine is characterised by a straw-yellow colour with golden highlights, delicate aromas of flowers, peach and apricot, accompanied by hints of aromatic herbs. On the palate, it is smooth, savoury and fresh, with a balanced structure and elegant finesse. Expressive when young, it can develop greater complexity with ageing, whilst the ‘Superiore’, sparkling and ‘Passito’ versions highlight its oenological versatility.
