Moscato
An ancient species, already present at the time of the Romans, who called it vitis apiana, due to its always being surrounded by bees, attracted by the sweetness of its grape. It can be found throughout Mediterranean wine-growing territories. In Sardinia, it is chiefly present in the chalky, sunny zones of lower Campidano and Romangia, as well as the granite area of Gallura. The three areas give three characteristic typologies of Moscato, which have the following DOC nomenclature: Moscato di Cagliari, Moscato di Sorso-Sennori and Moscato di Sardegna spumante, sub-typed as Tempio or Gallura. The sparkling variety apart, we may consider Sorso-Sennori as the best example of this marvellous wine, traditionally grown with the alberello system, of low yield per hectare. Exposure to the sun on dry chalky soil gives great depth to the taste of this rich, aromatic wine. Its warm colour suggests amber, the perfume is that of its fruit of origin, enriched with suggestions of honey, almond, figs, apricot jam and mosto cotto (cooked must). Exquisitely sweet, warm and soft to the palate.
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DOC MOSCATO DI CAGLIARI |
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Vine |
Min. 95% Moscato bianco, max. 5% other |
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suitable grapes cultivated in Sardinia |
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Zone of production |
The Municipalities of the Provinces of Cagliari and Oristano |
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Grape yield |
Max. 110 quintals/hectare |
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Wine yield |
Max. 65% |
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Alcohol |
15.0°, of which at least 3.0° to be developed |
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Typology |
Natural fortified wine min. 17.5°, 2.5° of which to be developed |
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Natural fortified Reserve of at least 1 year ageing |
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DOC MOSCATO DI SORSO-SENNORI |
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Vine |
Min. 95% Moscato bianco, max. 5% other suitable |
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grapes cultivated in Sardinia |
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Zone of production |
Sorso and Sennori areas, in the Province of Sassari |
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Grape yield |
Max. 90 quintals/hectare |
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Wine yield |
Max. 60% |
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Alcohol |
15.0°, of which at least 3.0° to be developed |
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Typology |
Sweet fortified wine |
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DOC MOSCATO DI SARDEGNA SPUMANTE |
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Vine |
Min. 90% Moscato bianco, max. 10% other suitable |
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white grapes cultivated in Sardinia |
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Zone of production |
All Sardinia |
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Subdenominaton |
Gallura or Tempio Pausania |
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Grape yield |
Max. 130 quintals/hectare |
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Wine yield |
Max. 70% |
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Alcohol |
11.5°, of which at least 3.5° to be developed; |
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max. alcohol content 14.5° |
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Moscato