Cagnulari
This ancient species finds its chosen environment in a small zone of north-west Sassari. It has a preference for chalky, fine clay soil, and sunshine, where it is cultivated today, as ever, using the alberello sardo system or a low vertical shoot positioning. It becomes rich in sugars and polyphenolic compounds, which give structure and complexity to the wine. Many experts feel that it has some similarity to Bovale Sardo wine. The wine itself is known as DOC Alghero Cagnulari, brilliant ruby-red, with intense and elegant wild red fruits and jam flavours, full of balsamic notes. It is smooth and delicate on the palate.
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DOC ALGHERO CAGNULARI |
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Vine |
Min. 85% Cagnulari, max. 15% other suitable |
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grapes of Sardinian cultivation |
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Zone of production |
Alghero, Ittiri, Olmedo, Ossi, Tissi, Usini and parts |
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of the Municipality of Sassari |
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Grape yield |
Max. 130 quintals/hectare |
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Wine yield |
Max. 70% |
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Alcohol |
Min. 11.0° |
Cagnulari