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

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North East in Gallura

with Mt Limboro in its territory

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Name the only Sardinian DOC permitted to produce varietal Torbato

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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?

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

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It can be produced across the island

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Name Sardegna’s only DOCG appellation

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Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

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Name the strong wind that affects Sardegna

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Maestrale (or Mistral)

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Name Sardegna’s most widely planted grape variety.

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Cannonau

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

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False

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

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

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Gallura

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

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Favorita - Piemonte

Pigato - Liguria

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

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Cariñena (Mazuelo)

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Where is Vernaccia di Oristano DOC is located in Sardegna

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West-central coast

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

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Alberello - bush vine

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

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True

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Is Sardegna planted predominantly to red or white grapes?

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Red

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

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True

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

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True

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What is the minimum ABV for Vernaccia di Oristano DOC?

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15% ABV

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The sub-soil of Gallura is largely composed of …

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Granite

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

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False

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

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False

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What is Sardegna’s signature white grape?

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Name Sardegna’s most significant river

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Malvasia di Sardegna and Malvasia di Lipari are genetically identical. True or false?
True And with Greco Bianco
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The **Alghero DOC** focuses on:
**Cagnulari & Torbato - exclusive to Alghero** **And International varieties** **Only DOC to have international**
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What is a **nuraghe**?
**An Ancient conical-shaped building made of stone from the Nuragic people (1st on island)** **About 7000 across Sardinia**
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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
b. **Cannonau is mostly planted in the SOUTHEAST corner of Sardegna**
29
The **Sulci** Region is known for old, ungrafted _______ planted in sandy soils?
**Carignano**
30
Which of Sardegna's winegrowing areas has primarily grantic soils?
**Gallura**
31
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
**b. the DOC requires 85% minimum Cannonau and can be blended with Bovale, Carignano or Pascale - but most 100% Cannonau**
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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
**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.​
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What is **Sardegna's** primary IGT?
**Isola dei Nuraghi IGT** Includes some of the best on the island **Cannonau, Carignano, Bovale, Cagnulari, Vermentino** **Sweet wine Nasco**
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What is **Nasco**?
**A sweet white wine from Sardegna**
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How many IGTs on Sardegna and name them?
Many 5 Varietals cover the whole island Majors are: **Isola dei Nuraghi** **Colli del Limbara** **Romangia** **Valle del Tieso**
36
What is the only **DOCG** in Sardegna, what does it produce and what province is it located?
**Vermentino di Gallura DOCG producing Vermentino in Sassari**
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What **grapes** may be blended with **Cannonau di Sardegna DOC**?
Min 85% Cannonau ## Footnote **Bovale, Carignano and Pascale**
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What and where are the **3 subzones that have historically delivered distinctive and long-lived** Cannonau?
**Oliena (East-Central),** **Jerzu (East-SE) and** **Capo Ferrato (SE Corner of island)**
39
Where can **Cannonau di Sardenga DOC** be produced?
**All over the island**
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Where are the only places that **Cannonau di Sardegna** be classified as Classico?
in **Ogliastra** sub-region (central-east part of the island) & **Nuoro Province (Oliena subreion on the Cebrino River)**
41
Compare the production volume between **Cannonau di Sardenga and Carignano del Sulcis**?
**Cannonau produces 4X the amount of volume**
42
What moderates the tempurature for **Carignano del Sulcis DOC**?
**Mistral** Season is usually hot and dry with most vineyards on coast to 300m elevation
43
What are the two islands of **Carignano del Sulcis DOC** and what is the common training method and why?
**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
What is the strict requirement for ## Footnote **Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC**
**Must be trained alberello** **and 2 years ageing with 6 months in bottle**
45
Where is **Alghero DOC** located?
Alluvial coastal plains and low hills around Alghero, NW corner in **Sassari Province**
46
What is **Torbato** and **Cagnulari**?
**Cagnulari** is a **red** grape and **Torbato** is a rare **white** grape that are **almost exclusive grown in Alghero DOC in Sassari Province**
47
Describe **Alghero Torbato DOC**?
**Rare white grape limited to this part of Sardegna** **Used for Dry and Sparkling** **Wildflowers, Hebs, Apple, & Pear, Fresh Acidity**
48
What **producers** is the most iconic for **Malvasia di Bosa Riserva**?
***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**
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What was **Sardegna's** 1st DOC?
**Vernaccia di Oristano DOC 1971**
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What is unique about Vernaccia di Oristano DOC?
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)**
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What are the soils of Vernaccia
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
What separates **Sardegna** and **Corsica**?
**Bocche di Bonifacio**
53
What is **Axina de Tres Bias?**
**Sardegna table wine**
54
What DOC has islands? And what are the names?
**Carignano del Sulcis DOC** **Sant'Antioco Island** **San Pietro Island**
55
What is the producer Colombu known for?
**Malvasia di Bosa Riserva DOC** **Uses flow to produce the oxidative style not required by law**
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Bovale
**Bovale Grande in Sardegna is Carignano** **Bovale Sardo is Graciano**

Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 TB (49 decks)

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