Region: Sardegna
History: Established as a DOC in 1971
Principal White Grape Varieties: Vernaccia
Styles and Wine Composition:
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Bianco (Wh): 100% Vernaccia di Oristano
- Liquoroso (WhFo, WhFoSw): 100% Vernaccia di Oristano
- Superiore (Bianco)
- Riserva (Superiore)
Significant Production Rules:
- Wine is transferred into barrels for Sherry-style aging in March, V+1
- Minimum alcohol level: 15.0% for Bianco; 15.5% for Superiore and Riserva; 16.5% for Liquoroso
- Aging: For Bianco, minimum approx. 29 months, including 2 years in barrel (ERD = March 1, V+3); for Superiore, minimum 3 years in barrel (ERD = March 1, V+4); for Riserva, minimum 4 years in barrel (ERD = March 1, V+5)
