Sardinia Flashcards

1
Q

What are the dominant grapes of Sardinia?

A

Vermentino
Cannonau
Carignano

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2
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How did Sardinia end up with Spanish varieties?

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It was part of the Spanish Kingdom of Aragon for almost 400 years until the early 1700s

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3
Q

What is pergola in Italian?

A

Tendone

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4
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What are two wines that can be reminiscent of sherry in Sardinia?

A

Malvasia di Bosa DOC (not fortified)

Vernaccia di Oristano DOC

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What are the styles and aging requirements of Vernaccia di Oristano DOC?

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Bianco: 2 yrs in oak or chestnut from 3/31 following harvest
Liquoroso: 2 yrs in oak or chestnut from date of fortification
Superiore: 3 yrs
Riserva: 4 yrs

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6
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When can Vernaccia di Oristano DOC Liquoroso be fortified?

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It can be fortified after fermentation, at the time of the first racking

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7
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What is the DOCG of Sardinia? When was it established?

A

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

1996

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8
Q

What styles can be made in Vermentino di Gallura DOCG?

A
Vermentino
Vermentino Superiore
Vermentino Frizzante
Vermentino Spumante
Vermentino Passito
Vermentino Vendemmia Tardiva
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9
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What is the maximum elevation of Vermentino di Gallura DOCG?

A

max 500 meters

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10
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What is the min amount of Vermentino in Vermentino di Gallura DOCG?

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95%

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11
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What is the soil of Vermentino di Gallura DOCG?

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rocky, granitic

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12
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What grape dominates the southern part of Sardinia? Name a DOC for it.

A

Nuragus (White)
Nuragus di Cagliari DOC
min 85%
Can be tranquillo or frizzante

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13
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Where is Arborea DOC?What are the grapes?

A

Sardinia (Oristano)
Varietal Sangiovese and Trebbiano
Created for commercial/ bulk production

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14
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What are the subzones of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?

A

Classico
Oliena
Capo Ferrato
Jerzu

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15
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What is the min amount of Cannonau in Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?

A

min 85%

Classico: min 90%

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