Monica di Sardegna DOC
May be produced anywhere on the island of Sardegna
Region: Sardegna
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 1972
Vineyard Area: 124 ha / 306 acres (2019)
Production: 14,700 hl / 163,300 cases (5-year average)
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
