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Moscato di Cagliari Doc Link to product report The white version of the Moscato vine has been present in Sardinia since Roman times. The white Moscato of Sardinia has characteristics, produced by the particular paedoclimatic conditions and the land, that distinguish it from all the other white Italian Moscatos. The wines produced from this vine have different and specific qualities, according to the area in which it is cultivated. To produce Moscato di Cagliari Doc the grapes of other vines cultivated in the area that runs from Campidano to the Lower Sulcis and in the island of S. Antioco are also used. The grapes are harvested when over mature but still not dry. Moscato di Cagliari Doc is produced in the natural Sweet and natural Sweet Liqueur versions. How it is consumed Moscato di Cagliari Doc should be enjoyed with non-leaven pastries, dry almond-based pastries, peach jam or orange marmalade tarts, dry fruit cakes, very savoury and herbal cheeses. It should be savoured in small tulip shaped glasses at 10-14°C. How it is conserved Conservation of the wine requires that the bottles be stored, on their side, on wooden shelves, as this material cushions impacts and vibrations, in the dark, at a constant temperature, between 10-15°C, and with a humidity of 70-75%, to prevent the corks from drying. How it is produced To produce Sweet Moscato di Cagliari a certain percentage of sugar is added to the white wine base.The Liqueur version is obtained by applying a particular technique that gives a high alcoholic content. The grapes are dried through late harvesting, on the plant or after harvest. With drying a sweeter, more aromatic grape is obtained rich in extracts. Moscato di Cagliari Doc, both in the natural Sweet and Liqueur versions, must be refined for a further period of five months. Product report
| Categories | Moscato di Cagliari Doc is a desert wine produced in the natural Sweet and natural sweet Liqueur versions |
| Description | It is obtained from white Moscato grapes for a minimum of 95% |
| Characteristics | Upon visual examination natural Sweet Moscato di Cagliari Doc presents a bright golden yellow colour. It has an intense fragrance and a characteristic aroma; the flavour is exquisitely sweet and velvety. The minimum alcoholic content is 15°. The natural sweet Liqueur version has the same characteristics as the natural Sweet but has a finer fragrance and flavour and a stronger aroma. The minimum alcoholic content is 17.5° |
| Production zone | Includes, in the vast area of the provinces of Cagliari and Oristano, the municipalities of Abbasanta, Aidomaggiore, Albagiara, Ales, Allai, Arborea, Ardauli, Assolo, Asuni, Baradili, Baratili San Pietro, Baressa, Bauladu, Bidonì, Bonarcado, Boroneddu, Busachi, Cabras, Fordongianus, Ghilarza, Gonnoscodina, Gonnosnò, Gonnostramatza, Marrubiu, Masullas, Milis, Mogorella, Mogoro, Morgongiori, Narbolia, Neoneli, Norbello, Nughedu Santa Vittoria, Nurachi, Nureci, Ollastra Simaxis, Oristano, Palmas Arborea, Pau, Paulilatino, Pompu, Riola Sardo, Ruinas, Samugheo, San Nicolò d'Arcidano, Santa Giusta, Santu Lussurgiu, San Vero Milis, Sedilo, Seneghe, Senis, Sennariolo, Siamaggiore, Siamanna, Siapiccia, Simala, Simaxis, Sini, Siris, Solarussa, Sorradile, Tadasuni, Terralba, Ulà Tirso, Ursa, Usellus, Villanova Truschedu, Villa Sant'Antonio, Villaurbana, Villa Verde, Zeddiani and Zerfaliu |
| Present on market | Throughout the year |
| Normative references | Recognition of the controlled denomination of origin Moscato di Cagliari was by Decree of the President of the Republic dated 21.06.1972, later substituted by Decree of the President of the Republic of 10.01.1979, published in the Official Gazette No. 153 of 6.06.1979 |
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