Cagliari
Wine · PDO · 182 municipalities
Spanning 182 Sardinian municipalities, including Abbasanta, the Cagliari DOC is represented by 35 verified producers. Established in 2011, this denomination separates itself from sibling designations by setting highly specific, contrasting aging paths for its only two eligible riserva styles. While the regulations cover Malvasia di Sardegna, Monica, Moscato bianco, and Vermentino, only Malvasia and Monica may produce riserva wines. Their paths diverge strictly on the aging calendar starting November 1st: Monica riserva requires a minimum of 24 months of aging, whereas Malvasia riserva requires only 12 months, showcasing the precise handling mandated for each grape variety.
The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense straw yellow with light greenish highlights
- Taste
- from dry to sweet, fresh, sapid, with a light bitter aftertaste
- Consortium
- Consorzio di tutela vini di Cagliari →
The producers 35
+ 29 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cagliari produced?
- Cagliari is produced in 182 municipalities in Sardinia, Italy: Abbasanta, Aidomaggiore, Albagiara, Ales and more.
- What grape is Cagliari made from?
- Cagliari is made from Malvasia di Sardegna (min 85%), Monica (min 85%), Moscato bianco (min 85%), Vermentino (min 85%), altri vitigni a bacca di colore analogo idonei alla Regione Sardegna.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Cagliari?
- The minimum alcohol content of Cagliari is 10% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.