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What does the Malvasia di Bose DOC use as its grape?

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Malvasia di Sardegna (W)

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What is unique about Vernaccia di Oristano (W) wines?

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They create a controlled oxidized wine in partially filled barrels

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How much Vernaccia di Oristano (W) must be in Vernaccia di Oristano DOC wine?

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100%

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What was Sardegna’s first DOC?

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Vernaccia di Oristano DOC

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Which appellation produces the best Carignano (R) wines on Sardegna?

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Carignano del Sulcis DOC

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What is the Alghero DOC noted for?

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It is the only DOC that produces varietal Cagnulari (R) and Torbato (W)

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What is the principle appellation for Vermentino(W) in terms of quality and volume?

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Vermentino di Galura DOCG

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What is Sardegna’s only DOCG?

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Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

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What is the flagship red appellation of Sardegna?

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Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

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Who were the original people of Sardegna?

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The Noragic

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What are Nuraghi?

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Ancient stone buildings unique to and all over Sardegna

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Where is Sardegna located?

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In the middle of the Mediterranean
The Tyrrhenian Sea separates it from Italy

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How big is Sardegna?

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2nd largest island in the Mediterranean Sea after Sicily
3rd largest Italian wine producer after Sicily and Piemonte

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(T or F) Sardegna is one of Italy’s 5 Autonomous regions?

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True

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What is the capital of Sardegna?

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Cagliari

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What is the topographical makeup of Sardegna?

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Hills 68%
Plains 18%
Mountains 14%

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Which side of Sardegna is more mountainous?

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The eastern side

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What is the climate in Sardegna?

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Mediterranean
The seas influence decreases on the inland mountains

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Which part of Sardegna is the hottest?

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The Southwest

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What are the soils like in Sardegna?

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Diverse and ancient
All types

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How many unique varieties of grapes are in Sardegna?

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> 20

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What is the red and white grape makeup of Sardegna?

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> 60% red

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What are Sardegna’s signature grapes?

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Cannonau (R)
Vermentino (W)

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What are the NTK red grapes of Sardegna?

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Cannonau (R)
Monica (R)
Carignano (R)

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What are the NTK white grapes of Sardegna?
Vermentino (W) Vernaccia di Oristano (W)
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What is the most planted grape in Sardegna?
Cannonau (R)
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What grape is Cannonau (R) genetically identical to?
Spain's Garnacha (R)
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What are the synonyms of Cannonau (R)?
Alicante - in Toscana and other areas Tocai Rosso - in Veneto Gamay del Trasimeno or Gamay Perugino in Umbria around Lake Tasimeno
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What grape is Carignano (R) identical to?
Carinena (Mazuelo) in Spain Carignan in France
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What is Sardegna's flagship white?
Vermentino (W)
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Where does Vermentino (W) perform best in Sardegna?
On the granitic soils of Gallura
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What is unique about the grape Vernaccia di Oristano (W)
It produces a unique oxidative style of wine
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How are most Sardegna vineyards trellised?
- Mostly Guyot - Some Cordone Speronato - Alberello is used in some areas
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What % of Sardegna wine is DOC/G?
about 50%
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How many DOC/Gs are in Sardegna?
17 DOCs 1 DOCG
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What are the NTK regional appellations on Sardegna?
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Monica di Sardegna DOC
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What are the NTK appellations of Northern Sardegana?
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Alghero DOC
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What are the NTK appellations of central/southern Sardegna?
Carignano del Sulcis DOC Vernaccia di Oristano DOC Malvasia di Bosa DOC
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What are the 3 subzones of the Cannonau DOC?
Nepente di Oliena Jerzo Capo Ferrato
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What did the Carthaginians and Romans do to wine production in Sardegna?
They shifted it to cereal production
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What part of Sardegna has granite and granitic sands?
The NE around Gallura
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Which part of Sardegna has sandy soils?
The SW around Sulcis
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What part of Sardegna has alluvial soils?
The western part around Oristano
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What is the traditional vine training system used in Sardegna?
Alberello still found in Gallura Mandrolisai and Sulcis
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What % of grapes are red on Sardegna?
60%
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What is Sardegna's flagship red?
Cannonau (R)
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What is Sardegna's 2nd most planted red grape?
Monica (R)
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What other Vernaccia (W) grape is Vernaccia di Oristano (W) related to?
None
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What grape is Malvasia di Sardegna genetically identical to?
Malvasia di Lipari (Greco Bianco) (W)
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What is the regional appellation for Cannonau on Sardegna?
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
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What is the regional appellation on Sardegna for Monica?
Monica di Sardegna DOC
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How are Carignano del Sulcis Superiore vines exclusively trained?
Alberello
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What is Sardegna's only DOCG?
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
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What appellation focuses on the white grape Torbato (W)?
Alghero DOC
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What was Sardegna's first DOC?
Vernaccia di Oristano DOC
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What is Vernaccia di Oristano DOC wine like?
Oxidative, sherry like Not fortified
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What body of water separates Sardegna from Corsica?
Bocche di Bonifacio
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What NW wind greatly impacts Sardegna?
Maestrale (Mistrale)
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What is the most significant river on Sardegna?
Tirso
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Put the topographical features in Sardegna in order from most to least?
Hills Plains Mountains
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Red grapes account for what % o the total production?
> 60%
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(T or F) Cannonau (R) is Sardegna's most planted grape and its flagship variety
True
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What appellation is Cannonau (R) primarily bottled under?
The regional Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
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What is Sardegna's flagship white?
Vermentino (W)
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What grapes are Vermentino (W) genetically identical to?
Piemonte's Favorita (W) Liguria's Pigato
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What Sardegna grape is ancient and of unknown origin?
Monica
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What Sardinian grape is identical to Garnacha (R)?
Cannonau (R)
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What Sardegna grape is identical to Mazuelo (R)?
Carignano (R)
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What is the principle growing area for Malvasia di Sardegna (W)?
Bosa & Cagliari
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What is the principle growing area for Cannonau?
Nuoro Province in east-central Sardegna
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What is the principle growing area for Vernaccia di Oristano (W)?
Western coast along the Tirso River
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What is the principle growing area for Vermentino (W)?
Gallura
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What is the Classico area of the Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?
The Nuoro Province
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What area of Sardegna is Italian cork production concentrated in?
Gallura
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What is the subsoil of Gallura composed of?
Granite
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(T or F) Cannonau di Sardegna DOC can also be produced as Liquoroso wine?
True`
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(T or F) Vernaccia di Oristano DOC must reach at least 15% abv
True
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What grapes does the Alghero DOC focus on?
Cagnulari (R) & Torbato (W)
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What is a Nuraghe?
An ancient conical shaped stone building
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The Sulcis region is known for old, ungrafted vines planted in sandy soils for what grape?
Carignano (R)
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What are the 2 soil types of Vernaccia di Oristano DOC?
Bennaxi & Gregori
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(T or F) Vernaccia di Oristano is native to Sardegna?
True
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What Sardegna wine is made with Flor?
Vernaccia di Oristano DOC
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What is Sardegna's only DOCG?
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

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