Sardegna Flashcards
Cannonau di Sardegna Classico DOC is produced from a more restricted area and requires 100% Cannonau. True or false?
FALSE
Vermentino is genetically identical to which Piedmontese grape?
Favorita
The sub-soil of Gallura is largely composed of …
Granite
Sardegna’s signature white grape is Vermentino. True or false?
TRUE
Sardegna’s Cannonau is known as Tocai Rosso in Veneto. True or false?
TRUE
Sardegna’s Carignano is genetically identical to what Spanish grape?
Cariñena (Mazuelo)
What is Sardegna’s most common DOC for Cannonau?
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Vernaccia di Oristano DOC is located on Sardegna’s west-central coast. True or false?
TRUE
Name the strong wind that affects Sardegna
Maestrale (or Mistral)
Is Sardegna planted predominantly to red or white grapes?
Red
Name Sardegna’s most widely planted grape variety.
Cannonau
Malvasia di Bosa DOC undergoes oak ageing. True or false?
FALSE
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG lies in the northwest part of Sardegna. True or false?
FALSE
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC must contain a minimum of the grape Bovale. True or false?
FALSE
Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC must be made from vineyards exclusively trained by which training method?
Alberello