Vernaccia di Oristano DOC
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 1971
Vineyard Area: 11 ha / 27 acres (2019)
Production: 335 hl / 3,730 cases (5-year average)
Principal White Grape Varieties:
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)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
07/12/2013
