Sardinia Flashcards
What are the dominant grapes of Sardinia?
Vermentino
Cannonau
Carignano
How did Sardinia end up with Spanish varieties?
It was part of the Spanish Kingdom of Aragon for almost 400 years until the early 1700s
What is pergola in Italian?
Tendone
What are two wines that can be reminiscent of sherry in Sardinia?
Malvasia di Bosa DOC (not fortified)
Vernaccia di Oristano DOC
What are the styles and aging requirements of Vernaccia di Oristano DOC?
Bianco: 2 yrs in oak or chestnut from 3/31 following harvest
Liquoroso: 2 yrs in oak or chestnut from date of fortification
Superiore: 3 yrs
Riserva: 4 yrs
When can Vernaccia di Oristano DOC Liquoroso be fortified?
It can be fortified after fermentation, at the time of the first racking
What is the DOCG of Sardinia? When was it established?
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
1996
What styles can be made in Vermentino di Gallura DOCG?
Vermentino Vermentino Superiore Vermentino Frizzante Vermentino Spumante Vermentino Passito Vermentino Vendemmia Tardiva
What is the maximum elevation of Vermentino di Gallura DOCG?
max 500 meters
What is the min amount of Vermentino in Vermentino di Gallura DOCG?
95%
What is the soil of Vermentino di Gallura DOCG?
rocky, granitic
What grape dominates the southern part of Sardinia? Name a DOC for it.
Nuragus (White)
Nuragus di Cagliari DOC
min 85%
Can be tranquillo or frizzante
Where is Arborea DOC?What are the grapes?
Sardinia (Oristano)
Varietal Sangiovese and Trebbiano
Created for commercial/ bulk production
What are the subzones of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?
Classico
Oliena
Capo Ferrato
Jerzu
What is the min amount of Cannonau in Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?
min 85%
Classico: min 90%
