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Sardegna 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Where does Vermentino di Gallura DOCG lie in the of Sardegna.

A

North East in Gallura

with Mt Limboro in its territory

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2
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Name the only Sardinian DOC permitted to produce varietal Torbato

A

Alghero DOC

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

A

False - It only requires 90% Cannonau (though most use 100%) and can only be in eitehr Nuoro Province or Ogliastra sub-region

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What is Sardegna’s most common DOC for Cannonau?

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Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

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5
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Where can Vermentino di Sardegna DOC can be produced in Sardegna.

A

It can be produced across the island

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6
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Name Sardegna’s only DOCG appellation

A

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

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7
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Name the strong wind that affects Sardegna

A

Maestrale (or Mistral)

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Name Sardegna’s most widely planted grape variety.

A

Cannonau

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9
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Vernaccia di Oristano is genetically identical to Vernaccia di San Gimignano. True or false?

A

False

Vernaccia di Oristano is a ancient Sardinian grape none for its oxidative style - hence its “Sherry-like” quality

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10
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Italian cork production is concentrated in which sub-region of Sardegna?

A

Gallura

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11
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Vermentino is genetically identical to which Piemonte’s and Liguria’s grape?

A

Favorita - Piemonte

Pigato - Liguria

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12
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Sardegna’s Carignano is genetically identical to what Spanish grape?

A

Cariñena (Mazuelo)

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13
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Where is Vernaccia di Oristano DOC is located in Sardegna

A

West-central coast

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14
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Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC must be made from vineyards exclusively trained by which training method?

A

Alberello - bush vine

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15
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Sardegna’s Cannonau is known as Tocai Rosso in Veneto. True or false?

A

True

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16
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Is Sardegna planted predominantly to red or white grapes?

A

Red

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17
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Sardegna is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. True or false?

A

True

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18
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Cannonau di Sardegna DOC can also be produced as liquoroso (fortified). True or false?

A

True

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19
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What is the minimum ABV for Vernaccia di Oristano DOC?

A

15% ABV

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20
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The sub-soil of Gallura is largely composed of …

A

Granite

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21
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Cannonau di Sardegna DOC must contain a minimum of the grape Bovale. True or false?

A

False

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22
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Malvasia di Bosa DOC undergoes oak ageing. True or false?

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False

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23
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What is Sardegna’s signature white grape?

A

Vermentino

24
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Name Sardegna’s most significant river

A

Tirso

25
Q

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

A

True

And with Greco Bianco

26
Q

The Alghero DOC focuses on:

A

Cagnulari & Torbato - exclusive to Alghero

And International varieties

Only DOC to have international

27
Q

What is a nuraghe?

A

An Ancient conical-shaped building made of stone from the Nuragic people (1st on island)

About 7000 across Sardinia

28
Q

Which statement is false?

a. Cannonau performs best in warm, dry conditions with granite soils
b. Most of Sargegna’s Cannonau is planted in the SW corner
c. Cannonau is synonym for Garnacha
d. Cannonau is Sardegna’s most planted variety

A

b. Cannonau is mostly planted in the SOUTHEAST corner of Sardegna

29
Q

The Sulci Region is known for old, ungrafted _______ planted in sandy soils?

A

Carignano

30
Q

Which of Sardegna’s winegrowing areas has primarily grantic soils?

A

Gallura

31
Q

Which statement about Cannonau di Sardegna DOC is false?

a. The appellation has a classico designation that carries more stringent regulations
b. Most wines are blended with healthy percentage of Monica
c. The appellation covers the entire island
d. The Riserva version mandates oak ageing

A

b. the DOC requires 85% minimum Cannonau and can be blended with Bovale, Carignano or Pascale - but most 100% Cannonau

32
Q

Which statement about Vernacci di Oristano DOC is false?

a. Some producers employ the solera system
b. The appellation has two types of soil: Bennaxi & Gregori
c. Vineyards are mainly planted on the foothills of Gennargentu Massif
d. The Wines are aged under flor

A

C. the Vineyards are planted on the sandy plains next to TIrso River

Bennaxi and are deep, fresh, limo-sandy matrix, with good natural fertility.

Gregori earliest origin and are pebbly matrix with a clay-mix.​

33
Q

What is Sardegna’s primary IGT?

A

Isola dei Nuraghi IGT

Includes some of the best on the island

Cannonau, Carignano, Bovale, Cagnulari, Vermentino

Sweet wine Nasco

34
Q

What is Nasco?

A

A sweet white wine from Sardegna

35
Q

How many IGTs on Sardegna and name them?

A

Many

5 Varietals cover the whole island

Majors are:

Isola dei Nuraghi

Colli del Limbara

Romangia

Valle del Tieso

36
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What is the only DOCG in Sardegna, what does it produce and what province is it located?

A

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG producing Vermentino in Sassari

37
Q

What grapes may be blended with Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?

A

Min 85% Cannonau

Bovale, Carignano and Pascale

38
Q

What and where are the 3 subzones that have historically delivered distinctive and long-lived Cannonau?

A

Oliena (East-Central),

Jerzu (East-SE) and

Capo Ferrato (SE Corner of island)

39
Q

Where can Cannonau di Sardenga DOC be produced?

A

All over the island

40
Q

Where are the only places that Cannonau di Sardegna be classified as Classico?

A

in Ogliastra sub-region (central-east part of the island)

&

Nuoro Province (Oliena subreion on the Cebrino River)

41
Q

Compare the production volume between Cannonau di Sardenga and Carignano del Sulcis?

A

Cannonau produces 4X the amount of volume

42
Q

What moderates the tempurature for Carignano del Sulcis DOC?

A

Mistral

Season is usually hot and dry

with most vineyards on coast to 300m elevation

43
Q

What are the two islands of Carignano del Sulcis DOC and what is the common training method and why?

A

Isola di S’Anitoco

and

Isola di San Pietro

Commonly use alberello due to the strong Mistral winds and heat.

Vines are old, ungrafted and phylloxera free due to sandy soils

44
Q

What is the strict requirement for

Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC

A

Must be trained alberello

and 2 years ageing with 6 months in bottle

45
Q

Where is Alghero DOC located?

A

Alluvial coastal plains and low hills around Alghero, NW corner in Sassari Province

46
Q

What is Torbato and Cagnulari?

A

Cagnulari is a red grape and

Torbato is a rare white grape that are almost exclusive grown in Alghero DOC in Sassari Province

47
Q

Describe Alghero Torbato DOC?

A

Rare white grape limited to this part of Sardegna

Used for Dry and Sparkling

Wildflowers, Hebs, Apple, & Pear, Fresh Acidity

48
Q

What producers is the most iconic for Malvasia di Bosa Riserva?

A

Colombu

Wine barrels not filled completely

Allows flor to develop

Produce oxidative, complex and age-worthy style

High ABV 16-17%

Dried Fruit, Hay, Honey, Spices, Almond, Minerality and Balanced Acidity

49
Q

What was Sardegna’s 1st DOC?

A

Vernaccia di Oristano DOC 1971

50
Q

What is unique about Vernaccia di Oristano DOC?

A

It is the 1st Sardinian DOC

Create wines like Sherry but without fortification

100% Vernaccia di Oristano

Barrels filled 80% of their volume

March following harvest, transferred to Oak or Chestnut

FLOR develops - min 2 years (usually 3-4 years up to 10)

51
Q

What are the soils of Vernaccia

A

The soil on which Vernaccia is grown has a wide variety.

The alluvial ones closest to Tirso’s bed are called Bennaxi and are deep, fresh, limo-sandy matrix, with good natural fertility.

Those of the earliest origin instead are called Gregori and are pebbly matrix with a clay-mix.

52
Q

What separates Sardegna and Corsica?

A

Bocche di Bonifacio

53
Q

What is Axina de Tres Bias?

A

Sardegna table wine

54
Q

What DOC has islands?

And what are the names?

A

Carignano del Sulcis DOC

Sant’Antioco Island

San Pietro Island

55
Q

What is the producer Colombu known for?

A

Malvasia di Bosa Riserva DOC

Uses flow to produce the oxidative style not required by law

56
Q

Bovale

A

Bovale Grande in Sardegna is Carignano

Bovale Sardo is Graciano

Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 TB (49 decks)

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