Sardegna Flashcards
Sardegna is located south of what French-held island?
Corsica
The dominant red varietals of Sardegna originated in what country?
Spain
Name the two dominant red grapes of Sardegna.
Cannonau (Grenache)
Carginano (Carignan)
What is the dominant white varietal of Sardegna?
Vermentino
What political entity ruled over Sardegna until the 1700s?
The Spanish Kingdom
What is the only DOCG zone of Sardegna?
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
Where on Sardegna is the Vermentino di Gallura DOCG located?
Extreme north
True/False: The Cannonau di Sardegna DOC covers the entire island.
True
Name the 4 subzones of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC.
Classico
Oliena
Jerzu
Capo Ferrato
What is Nuragus?
A white varietal grown in South Sardegna.
What styles of wine may be released under the Nuragus di Cagliari DOC?
Still whites
Semi-sparkling whites (Frizzante)