Nuragus
Among the white-grape vines of Sardinia, Nuragus is still the most widely cultivated, even though it has shown a gradual territorial concentration of late. Growing is concentrated in the provinces of Cagliari and Oristano, where it occupies some 3,300 hectares. The origins, lost in time, place it among the oldest vines introduced to Sardinia, probably being brought by Phoenician mariners, who built the ancient city of Nora, the remains of which can still be seen in the south-west coastal zone of Cagliari. The considerable diffusion of this vine over the years may be due to its rusticity, adaptability to any type of terrain and, above all, to its abundant productivity. A wine of medium alcohol content and of a delicate straw colour, it is derived from Nuragus grapes. The wine is sharp-tasting, and pleasantly fresh to the palate. It often has verdant overtones, and hints of white flowers, green apples and delicate citrus flavours. The wine was granted DOC Nuragus di Cagliari status in 1975.
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DOC NURAGUS DI CAGLIARI |
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Vine |
Min. 85% Nuragus, max. 15% other suitable non-aromatic |
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white grapes of Sardinian cultivation |
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Zone of production |
Province of Cagliari and Campidano di Oristano |
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Grape yield |
Max. 200 quintals/hectare |
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Wine yield |
Max. 70% |
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Alcohol |
Min. 10.5° |
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Typology |
Dry (also lightly sparkling), |
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medium-sweet (also lightly sparkling) |
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Nuragus