Description
The Vermentino di Gallura PDO is reserved for the following types of wine: White, Spumante, Semi-Sparkling, Passito and Late Harvest.
Production Area
The production area of Vermentino di Gallura PDO is within the territory of the Gallura region, which incorporates 23 municipalities in the Province of Sassari, in the Sardinia region.
Description of product typologies
Vermentino di Gallura PDO Bianco is straw-yellow with faint greenish reflections; the nose reveals fruity fragrances of melon and pear, followed by fresh hazelnut and aromatic herbs; it is full and minerally on the palate, with a slightly citrusy sensation and a typical almondy finish. It can also display Superiore on the label. Vermentino di Gallura PDO Spumante is straw-yellow and has fine, persistent foam; the nose is pleasantly fruity, with rich notes of pear and peach, and at times yeasty hints in the Metodo Classico wine; the taste ranges from dry to sweet, with fruity sensations which evolve into vanillary notes in the finish. Vermentino di Gallura PDO Frizzante is straw-yellow and has lively, effervescent foam; the nose offers pleasantly fruity fragrances; it can range from dry to fizzy semi-sweet on the palate. Vermentino di Gallura PDO Passito is golden yellow, varying in intensity; the nose bursts with ethereal, intense fragrances of ripe white fruit and acacia; it is full, sapid and pleasantly aromatic on the palate. Vermentino di Gallura PDO Vendemmia Tardiva is straw-yellow with light greenish reflections; the nose reveals intense notes of sun-dried grape and dried fruit; it is smooth and mellow on the palate, with lingering citrusy and citron notes. Grapes destined for the production of Vermentino di Gallura PDO Passito must be dried on the vines and/or suitable environments. Vermentino di Gallura PDO Passito cannot be released for consumption before May 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced. Vermentino di Gallura PDO, Vermentino di Gallura PDO Superiore and Vermentino di Gallura PDO Vendemmia Tardiva wines can be released for consumption from January 15th of the year following that in which the grapes produced, and can have a more intense and persistent flavour, at times with vanillary notes in wines aged in wood. Vermentino di Gallura PDO Frizzante wines can be released for consumption from December 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced. Vermentino di Gallura PDO Spumante wine obtained through fermentation in autoclaves can be released for consumption from December 1st of the year in which the grapes were harvested; those obtained with the Classico method can only be released for consumption if they have been fermented for at least nine months, and it is mandatory for the date of the first disgorging to be indicated on the label.
Geographical and sub-area specifications
The geographic name “Sardegna” (Sardinia) may precede the Vermentino di Gallura PDO designation, as provided for by ministerial decree.
Additional specifications
The Vermentino di Gallura PDO designation can be followed by the specification Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym. The term Amabile must be written on the label of semi-sweet Vermentino di Gallura PDO wines.
