Southern Italy - Sardinia Flashcards
1
Q
Most planted grapes?
A
Cannonau, Vermentino, Carignano, Monica Nera, Nuragus, Sangiovese
2
Q
climate?
A
warm Mediterranean. low rain, irrigation needed. altitude for cooling, hilly landscape.
3
Q
Cannonau
A
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC (can be anywhere on Island) max 77hl. Classico Zone 63hl, Riserva must be aged 2 years with 6 months in oak.
4
Q
Vermentino
A
Vermentino di Sardegna DOC and Vermentino di Gallura DOCG (only DOCG)
5
Q
Carignano
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Carignano del Sulcis DOC. often bush vine. 77hl, 52 for Superiore
6
Q
Production levels PDO/PGI?
A
2/3 wine now classified DOC.