Moscato di Sorso-Sennori / Moscato di Sennori / Moscato di Sorso DOC

Region: Sardegna

History: Established as a DOC in 1972
Vineyard Area: 1 ha / 2.5 acres (2011)
Production: 7 hl / 78 cases (2011)
Principal White Grape Varieties: Moscato
Styles and Wine Composition: 

WHITE WINES

• Bianco (WhSw): Minimum 90% Moscato Bianco + OAWG

SPARKLING WINES

• Spumante (WhSpSw): Minimum 90% Moscato Bianco + OAWG

DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES

• Passito (WhSw): Minimum 90% Moscato Bianco + OAWG
• Liquoroso (WhFoSw): Minimum 90% Moscato Bianco + OAWG

Significant Production Rules: 

• Minimum alcohol level: 8.0% for Spumante (14.5% potential); 12.0% for Bianco (14.0% potential); 13.0% for Passito (16.0% potential); 17.5% for Liquoroso (21.0% potential)
• Residual sugar: Minimum 45 g/l (4.5%) for Passito; 50–95 g/l (5.0–9.5%) for Spumante; minimum 60 g/l (6.0%) for Liquoroso
• Aging: For Spumante, minimum approx. 1–2 months (ERD = November 1, V); for Bianco, minimum approx. 6 months (ERD = March 1, V+1); for Passito and Liquoroso, minimum approx. 5–7 months (ERD = June 1, V+1)