Region: Sardegna
History: Established as a DOC in 1975
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Bovale
Styles and Wine Composition:
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Bovale (locally Bovale Sardo) and/or Bovale Grande (locally Bovale di Spagna) + OARG
- Superiore (Rosso)
- Riserva (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum vineyard elevation: 400 m (1,310 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 12.0% for Rosso; 12.5% for Riserva; 13.0% for Superiore
- Aging: For Rosso and Superiore, minimum approx. 5 months (ERD = March 31, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 2 years (ERD = November 1, V+2)
