Monica di Sardegna DOC

May be produced anywhere on the island of Sardegna

Region: Sardegna

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1972

Vineyard Area: 115 ha / 284 acres (2018)

Production: 14,200 hl / 157,800 cases (2018)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): Minimum 85% Monica + OANRG
Superiore (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules

Maximum vineyard elevation: 750 m (2,460 ft)
Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Rosso; 12.5% for Superiore
Residual sugar: Rosso can be amabile; Superiore must be dry
Aging: For Rosso, minimum approx. 5 months (ERD = March 31, V+1); for Superiore, minimum approx. 10 months (ERD = September 1, V+1)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011