Bovale Sardo
The name Bovale refers to two species of vine, Bovale Sardo and Bovale di Spagna; the latter, which came to the island from Spain around 1300, is also known as Bovale Grande. Recent research confirms a substantial difference between the two species. Bovale Sardo, known locally and synonymously as Muristellu, of known origins, is to be found in various zones of the island, but finds its favoured terrain in the sunny Mandrolisai zone, in the province of Nuoro, as well as Terralba, in the Oristano area. The wine is rich in extract, in alcohol and polyphenolic complexity, particularly where derived from vines grown using the alberello sardo technique, and is harvested late in the season. Along with Monica and Cannonau, it has the DOC title of Mandrolisai; Bovale Grande being denominated DOC Campidano di Terralba or Terralba.
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DOC MANDROLISAI |
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Vine |
Min. 35% Bovale Sardo, 20-35% Cannonau, |
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20-35% Monica; max. 10% other suitable grapes |
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of Sardinian cultivation |
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Zone of cultivation |
The Municipalities of the Provinces of Nuoro and Oristano |
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of the Mandrolisai historical area |
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Grape yield |
Max. 120 quintals/hectare |
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Wine yield |
Max. 70% (red), 65% (rose) |
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Typology and alcohol content |
Red and Rose min. 11.5°; Red superior, min. 12.5° |
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Ageing |
2 years, one of which in barrels for Superior typology |
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DOC CAMPIDANO DI TERRALBA OR TERRALBA |
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Principally vine |
Bovale Sardo and Bovale di Spagna |
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Secondary vines |
Max. 20% Pascale di Cagliari, Greco Nero and Monica |
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Zone of cultivation |
The Municipalities of the Province of Oristano |
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Grape yield |
150 quintals/hectare |
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Wine yield |
Max. 70% |
Alcohol 11.5° |
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Bovale sardo