Region: Sardegna
History: Established as a DOC in 2011, incorporating the former DOCs Malvasia di Cagliari, Monica di Cagliari, and Moscato di Cagliari
Vineyard Area: 101 ha / 249 acres (2013, V)
Production: 880 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 7,900 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Malvasia, Moscato, Vermentino
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Monica
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Malvasia (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 85% Malvasia + OAWG
- Moscato (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 85% Moscato + OAWG
- Vermentino (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 85% Vermentino + OAWG
- Superiore (Vermentino)
- Riserva (Malvasia)
RED WINES
- Monica (Rd, RdSw): Minimum 85% Monica + OARG
- Riserva (Monica)
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 85% Malvasia + OAWG
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Vermentino; 12.0% for Spumante and Superiore; 13.0% for Monica; 14.0% for Malvasia and Moscato
- Aging: For Malvasia Riserva, minimum 12 months (ERD = November 1, V+1); for Monica Riserva, minimum 24 months (ERD = November 1, V+2)
