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1
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What does the Malvasia di Bose DOC use as its grape?

A

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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11
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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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12
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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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13
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(T or F) Sardegna is one of Italy’s 5 Autonomous regions?

A

True

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What is the capital of Sardegna?

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Cagliari

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15
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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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16
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Which side of Sardegna is more mountainous?

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The eastern side

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17
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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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20
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How many unique varieties of grapes are in Sardegna?

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> 20

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21
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What is the red and white grape makeup of Sardegna?

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> 60% red

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22
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What are Sardegna’s signature grapes?

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Cannonau (R)
Vermentino (W)

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23
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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?

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Vermentino (W)
Vernaccia di Oristano (W)

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25
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What is the most planted grape in Sardegna?

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Cannonau (R)

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26
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What grape is Cannonau (R) genetically identical to?

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Spain’s Garnacha (R)

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27
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What are the synonyms of Cannonau (R)?

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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?

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Carinena (Mazuelo) in Spain
Carignan in France

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29
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What is Sardegna’s flagship white?

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Vermentino (W)

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30
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Where does Vermentino (W) perform best in Sardegna?

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On the granitic soils of Gallura

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31
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What is unique about the grape Vernaccia di Oristano (W)

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It produces a unique oxidative style of wine

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32
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How are most Sardegna vineyards trellised?

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  • Mostly Guyot
  • Some Cordone Speronato
  • Alberello is used in some areas
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33
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What % of Sardegna wine is DOC/G?

34
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How many DOC/Gs are in Sardegna?

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17 DOCs
1 DOCG

35
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What are the NTK regional appellations on Sardegna?

A

Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Monica di Sardegna DOC

36
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What are the NTK appellations of Northern Sardegana?

A

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
Alghero DOC

37
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What are the NTK appellations of central/southern Sardegna?

A

Carignano del Sulcis DOC
Vernaccia di Oristano DOC
Malvasia di Bosa DOC

38
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What are the 3 subzones of the Cannonau DOC?

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Nepente di Oliena
Jerzo
Capo Ferrato

39
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What did the Carthaginians and Romans do to wine production in Sardegna?

A

They shifted it to cereal production

40
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What part of Sardegna has granite and granitic sands?

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The NE around Gallura

41
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Which part of Sardegna has sandy soils?

A

The SW around Sulcis

42
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What part of Sardegna has alluvial soils?

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The western part around Oristano

43
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What is the traditional vine training system used in Sardegna?

A

Alberello still found in Gallura Mandrolisai and Sulcis

44
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What % of grapes are red on Sardegna?

45
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What is Sardegna’s flagship red?

A

Cannonau (R)

46
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What is Sardegna’s 2nd most planted red grape?

A

Monica (R)

47
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What other Vernaccia (W) grape is Vernaccia di Oristano (W) related to?

48
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What grape is Malvasia di Sardegna genetically identical to?

A

Malvasia di Lipari (Greco Bianco) (W)

49
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What is the regional appellation for Cannonau on Sardegna?

A

Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

50
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What is the regional appellation on Sardegna for Monica?

A

Monica di Sardegna DOC

51
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How are Carignano del Sulcis Superiore vines exclusively trained?

52
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What is Sardegna’s only DOCG?

A

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

53
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What appellation focuses on the white grape Torbato (W)?

A

Alghero DOC

54
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What was Sardegna’s first DOC?

A

Vernaccia di Oristano DOC

55
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What is Vernaccia di Oristano DOC wine like?

A

Oxidative, sherry like
Not fortified

56
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What body of water separates Sardegna from Corsica?

A

Bocche di Bonifacio

57
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What NW wind greatly impacts Sardegna?

A

Maestrale (Mistrale)

58
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What is the most significant river on Sardegna?

59
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Put the topographical features in Sardegna in order from most to least?

A

Hills
Plains
Mountains

60
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Red grapes account for what % o the total production?

61
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(T or F) Cannonau (R) is Sardegna’s most planted grape and its flagship variety

62
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What appellation is Cannonau (R) primarily bottled under?

A

The regional Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

63
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What is Sardegna’s flagship white?

A

Vermentino (W)

64
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What grapes are Vermentino (W) genetically identical to?

A

Piemonte’s Favorita (W)
Liguria’s Pigato

65
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What Sardegna grape is ancient and of unknown origin?

66
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What Sardinian grape is identical to Garnacha (R)?

A

Cannonau (R)

67
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What Sardegna grape is identical to Mazuelo (R)?

A

Carignano (R)

68
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What is the principle growing area for Malvasia di Sardegna (W)?

A

Bosa & Cagliari

69
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What is the principle growing area for Cannonau?

A

Nuoro Province in east-central Sardegna

70
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What is the principle growing area for Vernaccia di Oristano (W)?

A

Western coast along the Tirso River

71
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What is the principle growing area for Vermentino (W)?

72
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What is the Classico area of the Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?

A

The Nuoro Province

73
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What area of Sardegna is Italian cork production concentrated in?

74
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What is the subsoil of Gallura composed of?

75
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(T or F) Cannonau di Sardegna DOC can also be produced as Liquoroso wine?

76
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(T or F) Vernaccia di Oristano DOC must reach at least 15% abv

77
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What grapes does the Alghero DOC focus on?

A

Cagnulari (R) & Torbato (W)

78
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What is a Nuraghe?

A

An ancient conical shaped stone building

79
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The Sulcis region is known for old, ungrafted vines planted in sandy soils for what grape?

A

Carignano (R)

80
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What are the 2 soil types of Vernaccia di Oristano DOC?

A

Bennaxi & Gregori

81
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(T or F) Vernaccia di Oristano is native to Sardegna?

82
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What Sardegna wine is made with Flor?

A

Vernaccia di Oristano DOC

83
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What is Sardegna’s only DOCG?

A

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

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