Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

Region: Sardegna

History: Established as a DOC in 1988
Vineyard Area: 1,081 ha / 2,670 acres (2013, V)
Production: 83,500 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 877,000 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Vermentino
Styles and Wine Composition: 

WHITE WINES

• Bianco (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 85% Vermentino + OANWG

SPARKLING WINES

• Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 85% Vermentino + OANWG

Significant Production Rules: 

• Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Spumante (11.0% potential); 10.5% for Bianco
• Residual sugar: Spumante can range from natural (zero dosage) to demisec
• Aging: No minimums specified