Region: Sardegna
History: Established as a DOC in 1995
Principal White Grape Varieties: Semidano
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Minimum 85% Semidano + OANWG
- Superiore (Bianco)
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (WhSp, WhSpSw): Minimum 85% Semidano + OANWG
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Passito (WhSw): Minimum 85% Semidano + OANWG
Subzone:
Significant Production Rules:
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 400 m (1,310 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Bianco from subzone Mogoro and Spumante; 13.0% for Superiore; 13.0% for Passito (15.0% potential)
- Residual sugar: Maximum 4 g/l (0.4%) for Bianco and Superiore; minimum 35 g/l (3.5%) for Passito; Spumante can range from dry to dolce
- Aging: No minimums specified