IGT · since 1999
Barbagia
Wine · PGI · 15 municipalities
Established in 1999, the Barbagia PGI spans fifteen Sardinian municipalities, including Fonni and Mamoiada, yet currently registers zero verified producers. This denomination distinguishes itself through an unusual varietal restriction: while iconic regional grapes like Cannonau, Carignano, and Vermentino are permitted in base blends, the regulations explicitly forbid naming any of these classic Sardinian varieties on a single-varietal Barbagia label. Wines produced under this designation must meet a minimum alcohol content of 9.5% by volume with yields capped at 19.0 tonnes per hectare, creating a situation where the island’s signature grapes are legally barred from varietal front-labeling.
Cannonau %9.5% vol min190 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers0 verified
The facts
- Colour
- white: from paper-white to amber yellow; red: from pale ruby red to garnet red; rosé: from pale pink to deep pink
- Taste
- from dry to sweet (white/red/rosé); from dry to medium-dry (novello)
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barbagia produced?
- Barbagia is produced in 15 municipalities in Sardinia, Italy: Fonni, Gavoi, Lodine, Mamoiada and more.
- What grape is Barbagia made from?
- Barbagia is made from Cannonau, Carignano, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Nuragus, Monica, Moscato, Nasco, Girò, Semidano.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Barbagia?
- The minimum alcohol content of Barbagia is 9.5% vol.
- What does IGT mean?
- IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) identifies wines typical of a broader geographic area, with more flexible rules than DOC/DOCG.