Alghero DOC
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 1995
Vineyard Area: 376 ha / 929 acres (2019)
Production: 13,200 hl / 146,000 cases (5-year average)
Principal White Grape Varieties:
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Torbato, Vermentino, and/or OANG
- Chardonnay (Wh): Minimum 85% Chardonnay + OAG
- Sauvignon (Wh): Minimum 85% Sauvignon Blanc + OAG
- Torbato (Wh): Minimum 85% Torbato + OAG
- Vermentino (WhFr): Minimum 85% Vermentino + OAG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cagnulari, Merlot, Sangiovese, and/or OANG
ROSSO WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cagnulari, Merlot, Sangiovese, and/or OANG
- Cabernet (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon + OAG
- Cagnulari (Rd): Minimum 85% Cagnulari + OAG
- Merlot (Rd): Minimum 85% Merlot + OAG
- Sangiovese (Rd): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OAG
- Novello (Rosso)
- Riserva (Rosso, Cabernet, Cagnulari, Merlot)
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (WhSp): Same as Bianco or varietal Chardonnay or Torbato
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Passito (WhSw): Any proportions of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Torbato, Vermentino, and/or OANG
- Liquoroso (RdFoSw): Any proportions of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cagnulari, Merlot, Sangiovese, and/or OANG
- Riserva (Liquoroso)
Significant Production Rules
- Grapes for Liquoroso or Passito must be dried on or off the vine to achieve a minimum potential alcohol level of 15.0%
- Minimum alcohol levels: 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Bianco frizzante, Vermentino, and Rosato; 11.0% for Rosso, most varietals (except Vermentino and Cabernet), and Novello; 11.5% for Cabernet and Spumante; 12.0% for Rosso Riserva; 12.5% for varietal riservas; 13.5% for Passito (16.0% potential); 17.5% for Liquoroso (21.0% potential)
- Residual sugar: Minimum 40 g/l (4.0%) for Passito; minimum 60 g/l (6.0%) for Liquoroso; Spumante can range from brut to dolce
- Aging: For Riserva (except Liquoroso), minimum 24 months (ERD = November 1, V+2); for Liquoroso, minimum 3 years (ERD = November 1, V+3); for Liquoroso Riserva, minimum 5 years (ERD = November 1, V+5)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
11/30/2011