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1
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What was Sardegna’s first DOCG?

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Vermentino di Gallura [first and only; not Vernaccia di Oristano which was first DOC]

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What are synonyms of Vermentino in Liguria, in Piemonte and in France?

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Pigato, Favorita, Rolle

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What is the origin of Cannonau?

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Spain - Garnacha

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Why are there so many Spanish grapes on Sardinia?

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Sardinia was ruled by Aragon for 4 centuries until 1708.

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Name 3 Spanish grapes and their Sardinian synonyms.

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Garnacha > Cannonau, Graciano > Bovale Sardo (possibly identical to Cagnulari), Mazuelo > Carignano (aka Samso in Carinena DO and Bovale Grande in Sardegna) [GGM>CBC, (CMS)]

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Vermentino is native to what area?

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unknown

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7
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What is Santigaini wine?

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Label name of Vermentino di Galleria meaning “October” in the local dialect (month of picking grapes)

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What is Sardinia’s most successful red wine DOC?

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Carignano del Sulcis DOC (WAoW)

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Name a top producer from Carignano del Sulcis DOC?

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Agricola Punica, Cantina Santadi (Barrua)

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Name a top producer from Vermentino de Gallura DOCG?

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Capichera

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What are the 3 most planted red wine grapes in Sardegna?

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Cannonau (29%), Monica (11%), Carignan (7%)

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What is Vernaccia di Oristano?

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a white Italian wine grape variety grown in Sardinia and the same name DOC in the province of Oristano.

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13
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What is the first documentation of Vernaccia di Oristano?

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in a 1327 law book in southwest Sardegna

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What is the etymology of Vernaccia?

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vernaculus means ‘native,’ suggesting a Sardinian origin of the Vernaccia di Oristano grape

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What is the aging requirement for Vernaccia de Oristano Superiore Reserva

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53 months in a a solera system

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16
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List Sardinia’s DOCG appellations?

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Vermentino di Gallura [first and only]

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17
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What is the origin of Nuragus grape?

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ancient native grape takes its name from nuraghe, the ancient stone towers that have come to symbolize Sardinia; white crisp wines made from Nuragus are popular locally.

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18
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What is unique about the wine appellations in Sardinia?

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Sardinia has the largest number of IGTs in a single region (15), also a single DOCG and 17 DOC’s

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What wine style is seen in Vernaccia di Oristano?

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the amber-coloured Vernaccia di Oristano, is made in a method similar to Fino Sherry production.

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20
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What river is associated with the production of Vernaccia di Oristano?

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the Tirso River [ORISTano:TIRSO]

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What was the productivity basis of the ancient Sardi culture?

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farmers, hunters, animal husbandry (not coastal occupations)

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What is relevance of Nuragic people?

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native people of Sardinia from 1800 BCE

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23
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Where is the Sardinian Sea?

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west of the island

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24
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Where are the hottest areas of Sardinia?

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southwest area, closest to Africa

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25
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What is topographic breakdown of Sardinia?

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predominantly hilly, 68/14/18 HMP

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Which side of Sardinia is more mountainous?

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east side

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27
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What is the significance of Campidano?

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largest plain of Sardinia, running from Oristano to Cagliari

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What is the most significant river in Sardinia?

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Tirso, empties at Oristano

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29
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Where is Gennargentu Massif found?

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east-central part of Sardegna

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30
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Which side of of Sardinia is notable for hilly limestone?

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western Sardegna

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31
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What is mix of red and white grapes on Sardegna?

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60% red (opposite of Sicily)

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32
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What is most planted red grape in Sardegna?

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Cannonau

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33
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What is most planted white grape in Sardegna?

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Vermentino

34
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What are synonyms of Cannonau in other parts of Italy outside Sardinia?

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Alicante, Tocai Rosso, Gamay del Trasimeno (Vernaccia Nera)

35
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Where is most of the Cannonau planted in Sardinia?

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Province of Nuoro, Cannonau di Sardegna Oliena

36
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What are the need to know red grapes of Sardinia?

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Cannonau, Carignano (Bovale Grande), Monica

37
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What is the viticultural challenge of Carignano?

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powdery mildew

38
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What are the two most planted red grapes in Sardegna?

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Cannonau and Monica

39
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What are the two most planted white grapes in Sardegna?

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Vermentino and Nuragus

40
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What are the need to know white grapes of Sardinia?

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Vermentino, Vernaccia di Oristano, Malvasia di Sardegna

41
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Which Sardinian grape is known as “uva di Spagna?”

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Carignano [not Cannonau]

42
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Where does Carignano do best in Sardinia?

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Sulcis sub-region, sandy soils, ungrafted vines

43
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Which Sardinian red is known for a velvety-creamy mouthfeel?

44
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The 3 G’s of Vermentino are?

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only DOCG in Sardinia, best in Granite in Gallura

45
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Vermentino is native to where?

46
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What is the difference between Vernaccia di Oristano wine and sherry?

A

Sherry is fortified and has high acidity (both high in alcohol)

47
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What are the styles of wine made from Malvasia di Sardegna?

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dry, sweet and fortified

48
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What are the synonyms for Malvasia di Sardegna?

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Malvasia di Lipari (Sicily) and Greco Bianco (Calabria)

49
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Compare the aromatics of Malvasia di Sardegna and Malvasia di Lipari.

A

stronger aromatics in Malvasia di Lipari [think Passito]

50
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What are the most important growing areas for Malvasia di Sardegna?

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Bosa and Cagliari

51
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What is predominant training method in Sardegna?

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Guyot (vertical)

52
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Where is alberello training used in Sardegna?

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Gallura, Mandrolisai, Sulcis

53
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What is the red/white wine balance in Sardgena?

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mostly red, >50%

54
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What is the quality pyramid in Sardegna?

55
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What is the flagship appellation for red wine in Sardegna?

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Cannonau di Sardegna DOC (85%+)

56
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Where is the Cannonau di Sardegna Classico?

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Nuoro province

57
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What are the sub-zones for Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?

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Oliena, Jerzu, Capo Ferrato

58
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What are the 3 main varietal regional DOC’s in Sardegna?

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Vermentino, Cannonau, Monica

59
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What is the role of irrigation in Vermentino di Galleria DOCG?

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allowed, granite soils do not hold moisture well

60
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Where is the Italian capital of cork?

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Calangianus, in Gallura, Sardinia

61
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What is the only DOC on Sardegna that allows for international varieties as the backbone of blends?

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Alghero DOC

62
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What city in Sardinia has most maintained its Spanish roots?

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Alghero (Barceloneta)

63
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What is characteristic of the soils of Carignano del Sulcis DOC?

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sandy near the coast and on islands; inland vineyards are a mix of sand and clay

64
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What was Sardegna’s first DOC?

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Vernaccia di Oristano [not to be confused with first DOCG: VdG]

65
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What unusual aspects of production are employed for Vernaccia di Oristano?

A

creation of flor and (occasional) use of solera system (similar to Sherry production)

66
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What creates the high alcohol of Vernaccia di Oristano?

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evaporation (more than the ripeness)

67
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What is the classic pairing for Vernaccia di Oristano?

A

bottarga, salted cured fish roe

68
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What other wine from Sardinia besides Vernaccia di Oristano utilizes flor during production?

A

Malvasia di Bosa Riserva in some cases

69
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What is the iconic producer of Malvasia di Bosa Riserva?

70
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What is the typical RS for Malvasia di Bosa Riserva?

71
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What is the typical RS for Malvasia di Bosa?

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sweet (dolce) or semi-sweet (amible)

72
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What separates Sardegna from Corsica?

A

Bocche di Bonifacio

73
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What are the soils of Vernaccia di Oristano DOC?

A

Bennaxi and Gregori

74
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What is the most important IGT of Sardinia?

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Isola dei Nuraghi IGT (Ironically the top bottling of Vermentino from Capichera is done under the IGT label; it is more expensive than DOCG bottling.)

75
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What are the 2 most planted white wine grapes in Sardegna?

A

Vermentino (12%) and Nuragus (12%)

76
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What are the synonyms for Cannonau used in other parts of Italy?

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Alicante (Toscana); Tocai Rosso (Veneto); Gamay del Trasimeno (Umbria); [Vernaccia Nera (Marche) - Robinson]

77
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Alghero DOC focuses on which grapes?

A

Cagnulari and Torbato

78
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What is Gennargentu?

A

a large massif in eastern central-southern Sardinia, Italy, encompassing the provinces of Nuoro and Ogliastra; it includes the highest peaks on the island

79
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What are the critical synonyms for Bovale Grande?

A

Carignano and Mazuelo

80
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What are the critical synonyms for Bovale Sardo?

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Graciano and Cagnulari (considered biotype of Bovale Sardo)

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