Sardinia Flashcards
This DOC in Sardinia produce white wines in an oxidative style (unfortified) under flor
Vernaccia di Oristano
Sole DOCG of Sardinia
Vermentino di Gallura
Min abv required for Vermentino di Gallura Superiore
13%
12 for DOCG
Subzones of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Oliena
Jerzu
Capo Ferrato
Styles of Vermentino di Gallura
Vermentino
Vermentino Superiore
Vermentino Frizzante
Vermentino Spumante
Vermentino Passito
Vermentino Vendemmia Tardiva
Year Vermentino di Gallura created
1996
Synonym for Cannonau and Grenache in Colli Berici DOC (veneto)
Tai Rosso (Tocai Rosso)
White grape of Southern Sardinia
Nuragus (Nuragus di Cagliari DOC)
Dominant Grapes of Sardinia and why?
Cannonau (Garnacha, or Grenache) and Carignano (Cariñena, or Carignan) are the dominant red varieties, and the island’s dominant white grape, Vermentino, is likely of Spanish origin
Spanish Kingdom of Aragon ruled Sardinia until the early 1700s for 400 years
These Sardinian wines are made in a style similar to Spanish sherry
Malvasia di Bosa DOC and Vernaccia di Oristano DOC, may even be produced in an oxidative style reminiscent of Spanish sherries.
Soil and climate of Gallura (Sardinia)
Gallura is a hot, high-elevation zone with poor, rocky, granitic soils—a paramount requirement for keeping the Vermentino grape’s vigorous ambitions at bay.
Vermentino di Gallura must reach this abv% to be considered Superiore
To be labeled superiore, the wines must show a minimum 13% alcohol instead of the base 12% required for the DOCG.
Where is Nuragus common in Sardinia?
The south, Nuragus di Cagliari DOC
Cannonau de Sardinia DOC covers this area
The entire island
divided into three subzones: Oliena, Jerzu, and Capo Ferrato.
Where is Mamoiada? What are the main styles of wine produced there?
High altitude central Sardinia.
Reds from Cannonau, whites from Granatza (native white grape, only in Mamoiada)
