Sardegna

Question 1

The history and culture of Sardegna was influenced by?

Answer 1

foreigners primarily Spanish (Catalans)

Question 2

What are the Primary White Grape varieties of Sardegna?

Answer 2

Vermentino
Nuragus
Vernaccia
Moscato
Malvasia

Question 3

What are the primary red grape varieties of Sardegna?

Answer 3

Cannonau (Granacha)
Carignano (Carignan)
Monica

Question 4

What is the only DOCG in Sardegna?

Answer 4

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

Question 5

Name 3 primary DOC’s of Sardegna?

Answer 5

Cannonau di Sardegna
Carignano del Sulcis
Vernaccia di Oristano

Question 6

Describe Nuragus

Answer 6

Ancient Phoenician variety in the southern plains

Light, Tart, appley wine.

Question 7

Describe Cannonau di Sardegna profile

Answer 7

Rustic and spicy
full body
premature oxidations

Question 8

Describe the region of Cannonau di Sardegna and it’s 3 subzones?

Answer 8

This region covers the entire island.

3 Subregions: Oliena, Jerzu and Capo Ferrato

Question 9

Describe topography of Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

Answer 9

hilly, wood-covered slopes

Hot, high-elevation zone, poor rocky, granite soil

Question 10

Describe the profile of Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

Answer 10

aromatic and rich

may be oak aged, typically no oack fresher style

Question 11

What is a general description of a wine from Sardenga

Answer 11

Hot, dry mediterranean climate will lead to high alcohol wines.

Question 12

What wine is considered an emerging star of Sardegna?

Answer 12

Carignano del Sulcis

Question 13

Describe Vernaccia di Oristano?

Answer 13

Sherry-like wine from the western side.

Question 14

What can lead to confusion in choosing a wine from Sardegna

Answer 14

DOC’s allow for dry or sweet, as well as dry to sweet passito style wines.