Nasco di Cagliari DOC

Region: Sardegna

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1979

Vineyard Area: 37 ha / 91 acres (2021)

Production: 840 hl / 9,380 cases (5-year average)

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

WHITE WINES

Bianco (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 95% Nasco + OAG

DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES

Liquoroso (WhFo, WhFoSw): Minimum 95% Nasco + OAG
Riserva (Liquoroso)

Significant Production Rules

Maximum vineyard elevation: 400 m (1,310 ft)
Minimum alcohol level: 13.5% potential for Bianco; 17.5% potential for Liquoroso and Riserva
Aging: For Bianco and Liquoroso, minimum approx. 6–8 months (ERD = July 1, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 2 years after fortification, including 1 year in barrel (ERD approx. December 1, V+2)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011