Region: Sardegna
History: Established as a DOC in 1979
Vineyard Area: 16 ha / 40 acres (2013, V)
Production: 70 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 680 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Moscato, Nasco
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 95% Nasco + OAG
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Liquoroso (WhFo, WhFoSw): Minimum 95% Nasco + OAG
- Riserva (Liquoroso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 400 m (1,310 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 13.5% potential for Bianco; 17.5% potential for Liquoroso and Riserva
- Aging: For Bianco and Liquoroso, minimum approx. 6–8 months (ERD = July 1, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 2 years after fortification, including 1 year in barrel (ERD approx. December 1, V+2)
