Sardinia

Question 1

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG?

Answer 1

Province: Olbia-Tempio, Sassari 
    Communes of Production: 23
    Denominazione (Bianco): 
        Vermentino
        Vermentino Superiore
        Vermentino Frizzante
        Vermentino Spumante
        Vermentino Passito
        Vermentino Vendemmia Tardiva

    Varieties: 
        Minimum 95% Vermentino
        Maximum 5% other non-aromatic white grapes authorized for Sardegna
    Minimum Alcohol: 
        Vermentino di Gallura: 12%
        Vendemmia Tardiva / Superiore: 13%
        Frizzante / Spumante: 10.5%
        Passito: 15% (14% acquired)

Maximum Residual Sugar
    Vermentino di Gallura: 4 g/l
    Superiore: 5 g/l

Minimum Planting Density:  3,250 vines per hectare
Maximum Elevation: 500 meters above sea level
Maximum Yields: 
    Vermentino di Gallura: 10 tons/ha
    Superiore: 9 tons/ha
DOCG Established: 1996

Question 2

Aging Requirements Vermentino di Gallura DOCG?

Answer 2

Vermentino di Gallura / Superiore / Vendemmia Tardiva: Wines may not be released until January 15 of the year following the harvest.
Passito: Wines may not be released until May 1 of the year following the harvest.
Frizzante / Spumante (Autoclave): Wines may be released on December 1 of the year of harvest.
Spumante Metodo Classico: Wines must age on the lees for a minimum 9 months prior to disgorgement and release.

Question 3

Malvasia di Bosa DOC

Answer 3

Communes of Production: Bosa, Suni, Tinnura, Flussio, Magomadas, Tresnuraghes, Modolo
    Styles:  
        Bianco (amabile or dolce)
        Riserva
        Spumante
        Passito

Question 4

Varieties Malvasia di Bosa DOC?

Answer 4

minimum 95% Malvasia di Sardegna. A maximum 5% other non-aromatic white grapes suitable for cultivation in Sardegna may be used.

Question 5

Minimum Alcohol Malvasia di Bosa DOC?

Answer 5

Bianco: 15% (13% acquired)
        Riserva: 15.5%
        Spumante: 12% (9.5% acquired)
        Passito: 16% (14% acquired)
    Minimum Total Acidity: 4 g/l
        Spumante: 5.5 g/l

Question 6

Aging Requirements Malvasia di Bosa DOC?

Answer 6

Riserva: wine must undergo a minimum 24 months of aging including 12 months in wood, from November 1 of the harvest year.
Bianco: wine may not be released before March 1 of the year following the harvest.
Spumante: wine may not be released before November 1 of the year following the harvest.
Passito: wine may not be released before April 1 of the year following the harvest.

Question 7

Vernaccia di Oristano DOC?

Answer 7

Province: Oristano
    Communes of Production: Cabras, Baratili S.Pietro, Milis, Narbolia, Ollastra, Nurachi, Oristano, Palmas Arborea, Riola Sardo, S.Vero Milis, Santa Giusta, Siamaggiore, Simaxis, Solarussa, Tramatza, Zeddiani, Zerfaliu 
    Styles:  
        Bianco
        Superiore
        Riserva
        Liquoroso

Question 8

Minimum Alcohol Vernaccia di Oristano DOC?

Answer 8

Bianco: 15%
Superiore/Riserva: 15.5%
Liquoroso: 16.5%
Minimum Total Acidity: 3.5 g/l

Question 9

Varieties Vernaccia di Oristano DOC?

Answer 9

100% Vernaccia di Oristano

Question 10

Aging Requirements Vernaccia di Oristano DOC?

Answer 10

Bianco: wines require a minimum 2 year aging in oak or chestnut casks from March 31 of the year following the harvest.
Liquroso: wines require a minimum 2 year aging in oak or chestnut casks from date of fortification.
Superiore: wines require a minimum 3 years of aging.
Riserva: wines require a minimum 4 years of aging.
Additional Requirements:
Riserva/Superiore: grapes require a minimum 15% potential alcohol at harvest.
Bianco/Liquoroso: grapes require a minimum of 14% potential alcohol at harvest.
Liquoroso: wine is to be fortified after fermentation and at the time of the first racking.

Question 11

Malvasia di Bosa DOC

Answer 11

Communes of Production: Bosa, Suni, Tinnura, Flussio, Magomadas, Tresnuraghes, Modolo
    Styles:  
        Bianco (amabile or dolce)
        Riserva
        Spumante
        Passito

    Minimum Alcohol: 
        Bianco: 15% (13% acquired)
        Riserva: 15.5%
        Spumante: 12% (9.5% acquired)
        Passito: 16% (14% acquired)
    Minimum Total Acidity: 4 g/l
        Spumante: 5.5 g/l

Question 12

Malvasia di Bosa DOC grapes?

Answer 12

minimum 95% Malvasia di Sardegna. A maximum 5% other non-aromatic white grapes suitable for cultivation in Sardegna may be used.

Question 13

Aging Requirements Malvasia di Bosa DOC?

Answer 13

Riserva: wine must undergo a minimum 24 months of aging including 12 months in wood, from November 1 of the harvest year.
Bianco: wine may not be released before March 1 of the year following the harvest.
Spumante: wine may not be released before November 1 of the year following the harvest.
Passito: wine may not be released before April 1 of the year following the harvest

Question 14

Nuragus di Cagliari DOC?

Answer 14

Region: Sardegna
    Provinces: Cagliari, Carbonia Iglesias, Medio Campidano, Oristano
    Styles:
        Bianco
        Frizzante
    Varieties: minimum 85% Nuragus, maximum 15% other white grapes suitable for cultivation in Sardegna
    Minimum Alcohol: 10.5%: 
    Minimum Total Acidity:
        Bianco: 4 g/l
        Frizzante: 4.5 g/l

Question 15

DOC/Ps of Sardegna

Answer 15

Alghero DOC
    Arborea DOC
    Cagliari DOC
    Campidano di Terralba/Terralba DOC
    Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
    Carignano del Sulcis DOC
    Girò di Cagliari DOC
    Malvasia di Bosa DOC
    Mandrolisai DOC
    Monica di Sardegna DOC
    Moscato di Sardegna DOC
    Moscato di Sorso Sennori/Moscato di Sorso/Moscato di Sennori DOC
    Nasco di Cagliari DOC
    Nuragus di Cagliari DOC
    Sardegna Semidano DOC
    Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
    Vernaccia di Oristano DOC

DOCG/Ps of Sardegna
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

Question 16

Cannonau di Sardegna three subzones:

Answer 16

Oliena, Jerzu, and Capo Ferrato.