Sardinia

Question 1

What is ‘Nuragus’?

Answer 1

Native white grape variety grown exclusively on the island of Sardegna.

Ancient structures found all over the island of Sardegna

Question 2

What is the sole DOCG of Sardegna?

Answer 2

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG on the Northern tip of the island

Question 3

What appellations cover all of the island of Sardegna?

Answer 3

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

Monica di Sardegna DOC

Moscato di Sardegna DOC

Sardegna Semidano DOC

IGP Isola dei Nuraghi

Question 4

What are the main red grapes of Sardegna?

Answer 4

Cannonau (Grenache)

Carignano

Monica

Question 5

What are the subzones of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC? (4)

Answer 5

Classico

Oliena

Capo Ferrato

Jerzu

Question 6

What styles are made in Cannonau di Sardegna?

Answer 6

Rosso

Rosato

Rosso Riserva

Passito

Liquoroso

Classico

Question 7

Which DOC in Sardegna is dedicated to varietal Carignano?

Answer 7

Carignano del Sulcis DOC

On the Southwestern tip

Question 8

What is Alghero?

Answer 8

DOC in Northwestern Sardegna making all different styles and grapes with very loose restrictions.

High production

Question 9

What styles and grapes are permitted in Vermentino di Gallura DOCG?

Answer 9

Min 95% Vermentino

Vermentino

Vermentino Superiore

Vermentino Frizzante

Vermentino Spumante

Vermentino Passito

Vermentino Vendemmia Tardiva