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Close in color to Vermentino, Vernaccia in Oristano and well known throughout the island, has gone through different historical events. Tradition has it that the pale yellow grapes have been imported by the Phoenicians, although the name closely vernaccia memories Latin vernacula or local wine. It is forecast that the wine is indigenous, and grew spontaneously on the island. Pending confirmation by the scientific world that there will remember that the wine had to be especially dear to The Beehive, which forced them to cultivate the land abandoned to vernaccia fact, probably recognizing the good performance.
The production of Vernaccia has suffered a heavy blow during the nineteenth century, when, because of the presence of the parasite with the infamous name of phylloxera, many vineyards were inevitably damaged. Today, the production levels high and know the product not only is rightly loved the island, but also appreciated throughout Italy and other European locations.
The Vernaccia excellent as an aperitif, is usually coupled with the roe, fish and cheese in general, be they hot or smoked.
