Region: Sardegna
History: Established as a DOC in 1972
Vineyard Area: 206 ha / 509 acres (2013, V)
Production: 11,260 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 131,700 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Monica
Styles and Wine Composition:
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): Minimum 85% Monica + OANRG
- Superiore (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 750 m (2,460 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Rosso; 12.5% for Superiore
- Residual sugar: Rosso can be amabile; Superiore must be dry
- Aging: For Rosso, minimum approx. 5 months (ERD = March 31, V+1); for Superiore, minimum approx. 10 months (ERD = September 1, V+1)
