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Sardegna Flashcards

1
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What is typical of Sardegna’s wines?

A

Mediterranean Scrub, salty brine

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2
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What is sardo?

A

Language of sardegna, close to latin

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3
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What are Nuraghi?

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Ancient stone building with a conical trunk. Nuragic civilization.

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4
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What is typical of the spanish influence in sardegna?

A

Grape varieties as well as the fortified wine production

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5
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What are on the different sides of sardegna?

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Tyrrhenian sea to the east, straight of bonifacio to the north, and Mar di sardegna to the west.

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6
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Is sardegna an autonomous region?

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yes

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7
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What is typical of Sardegna’s topography?

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Mostly hills. Mountains that have been eroded over time.

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8
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What is the climate like?

A

Windy in general. Mistral (Maestrale)
Mediterranean

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9
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What is the type of vine training?

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Alberello in some spots but mostly Guyot.

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10
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What makes Gallura important as it relates to other factors in wine production?

A

Also a large producer of Cork.

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11
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What is the traditional vine training system of Sardegna?

A

Alberello

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12
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What is the only DOCG of Sardegna?

A

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

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13
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Which appellation focuses on the
white grape Torbato?

A

Alghero DOC

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14
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The Alghero DOC focuses on

A

Cagnulari and Torbato

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15
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T/F: Cannonau is a synonym for Granacha

A

True

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16
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T/F: Cannonau performs best in warm, dry conditions and granitic soils

A

True

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17
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T/F: Cannonau is Sardengna’s most planted variety

A

True

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18
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T/F: Most of Sardegna’s cannonau is planted in the island’s southwest corner

A

False

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19
Q

The sulcis region is known for old, ungrafted __________ planted in sandy soils

A

Carignano

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20
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Which of Sardegna’s winegrowing areas have primarily granitic soils?

A

Gallura

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21
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T/F: Cannonau di Sardegna covers the entire island

A

True

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22
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T/F: Cannonau di Sardegna’s riserva version mandates oak ageing

A

True

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23
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T/F: Cannonau di Sardegna’s wines are blended with a healthy percentage of Monica

A

False

24
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T/F: Cannonau di Sardegna has a classico designation that carries more stringent regulations

A

True

25
Q

T/F: Vernaccia di Oristano DOC’s vineyards are mainly planted on the foothills of the Gennargentu massif

A

False

26
Q

T/F: Vernaccia di Oristano DOC’s appelation has two types of soil: bennaxi and gregori

A

True

27
Q

T/F: Vernaccia di Oristano DOC’s wines are aged under flor

A

True

28
Q

T/F: Vernaccia di Oristano DOC’s producers employ a solera system

A

True

29
Q

Vernaccia di Oristano DOC must reach at least 15% alcohol by volume. True or false?

A

True

30
Q

Is Sardegna planted predominantly to red or white grapes?

A

REd

31
Q

Sardegna’s Cannonau is known as Tocai Rosso in Veneto. True or false?

A

True

32
Q

Cannonau di Sardegna DOC must contain a minimum of the grape Bovale. True or false?

A

False

33
Q

Vernaccia di Oristano DOC is located on Sardegna’s west-central coast. True or false?

A

True

34
Q

Vernaccia di Oristano is genetically identical to Vernaccia di San Gimignano. True or false?

A

False

35
Q

Name Sardegna’s most significant river

A

Tirso

36
Q

Name the only Sardinian DOC permitted to produce varietal Torbato

A

Alghero DOC

37
Q

What is Sardegna’s most common DOC for Cannonau?

A

Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

38
Q

Sardegna’s Carignano is genetically identical to what Spanish grape?

A

Cariñena (Mazuelo)

39
Q

Sardegna is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. True or false?

A

True

40
Q

Malvasia di Sardegna and Malvasia di Lipari are genetically identical. True or false?

A

True

41
Q

Malvasia di Bosa DOC undergoes oak ageing. True or false?

A

False

42
Q

Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC must be made from vineyards exclusively trained by which training method?

A

Alberello

43
Q

Cannonau di Sardegna DOC can also be produced as liquoroso (fortified). True or false?

A

True

44
Q

Italian cork production is concentrated in which sub-region of Sardegna?

A

Gallura

45
Q

Name the strong wind that affects Sardegna

A

Maestrale (or Mistral)

46
Q

The sub-soil of Gallura is largely composed of …

A

Granite

47
Q

Name Sardegna’s most widely planted grape variety.

A

Cannonau

48
Q

What is Sardegna’s most common DOC for Cannonau?

A

Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

49
Q

Vermentino is genetically identical to which Piedmontese grape?

A

Favorita

50
Q

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC can be produced accross the entire island of Sardegna. True or false?

A

TRUE

51
Q

Sardegna’s signature white grape is Vermentino. True or false?

A

True

52
Q

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG lies in the northwest part of Sardegna. True or false?

A

False

53
Q

Cannonau di Sardegna Classico DOC is produced from a more restricted area and requires 100% Cannonau. True or false?

A

False

54
Q

Vernaccia di Oristano DOC must reach at least 15% alcohol by volume. True or false?

A

True

55
Q

Sardegna’s Cannonau is genetically identical to which Spanish grape variety?

A

Granache

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