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Monica di Sardegna

Monica, together with Cannonau, red wine is better in every agricultural region of Sardinia. Its origins seem uncertain enough to confirm the hypothesis of a Spanish origin, hence the name of the applicant Mora of Spain.” The grape expresses her exuberance to deep productive soils, lime average composition. The average slope in hilly areas, with good exposure to the sun, seem to be the most suitable, producing grapes Monica with a perfect balance of sugar and coloring components. Monica vineyards are almost always associated with other varieties of grapes (15-20 percent), aiming to further enhance the quality of characterizations of this cultivar. The wine Monica qualifies mainly for its softness and delicacy in taste and a balanced alcohol average between 11:50 and 1 2. 50. Ia AOC status two types: the first meal definitely called Monica of Sardinia, the second, richer in body and alcohol (minimum 13 °) due to a slight drying of the grapes on the vine, called Monica Cagliari.

Monica di Sardegna

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Name Monica di Sardegna
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 01/09/1972 – G.U. N.309 of 28/11/1972
Region Sardegna
Province Cagliari, Oristano
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Monica: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 180 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 10.5 (Superior 12.0)%
Alcohol / wine 11.0 (Superior 12.5)%
Acidity 4,5 for 1000
Colour Clear ruby red tending amaranth with aging.
Fragrance Intense, ethereal and unique.
Flavour Dry, fruity with a distinctive aftertaste.