Description
The Cagliari PDO is reserved for the following types of wine: White, Red, and Spumante (all only with specification of grape variety).
Production Area
The production area of Cagliari PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the provinces of Cagliari, Sud Sardegna and Oristano, in the Sardinia region.
Description of product typologies
Cagliari PDO Bianco, Cagliari PDO Rosso and Cagliari PDO Spumante with specification of grape variety have the organoleptic properties of the grapes and terroir of origin.
Geographical and sub-area specifications
The geographic name “Sardinia” may precede the Cagliari PDO designation, as provided for by ministerial decree.
Grape variety specifications
The Cagliari PDO may display the following grape variety specifications. From white grape varieties: min. 85% Malvasia di Sardegna (incl. Riserva, Spumante), Moscato Bianco, Vermentino (incl. Superiore), pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%. From red grape varieties: min. 85% Monica (incl. Riserva), pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%. Cagliari PDO Malvasia is yellow to golden yellow in colour; the nose alternates between aromas of broom flower and sweet, fruity notes of peach; it is dry, sweet and smooth on the palate if it is Spumante.Cagliari PDO Moscato is golden yellow in colour; the nose offers fragrances of honey, dried apricot and rose, with mineral and balsamic notes; it is sweet, aromatic, slightly sapid and extremely velvety on the palate.Cagliari PDO Vermentino is straw-yellow in colour with traces of greenish reflections; the nose opens with hints of fresh ripe fruit and aromatic herbs; it is smooth, fresh and mineral on the palate, with an almost sweet finish. Cagliari PDO Monica is pale ruby-red in colour, tending towards orange with ageing; the nose displays aromas of prune jam, liquorice and spices; there are lively tannins on the palate, with spicy notes returning in the finish. Cagliari PDO Monica wines can be classified as Riserva if they have undergone a minimum ageing period of 24 months, commencing November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced. Cagliari PDO Malvasia wines can be classified as Riserva if they have undergone a minimum ageing period of 12 months, commencing November 1st of the year in which the grapes were harvested.
