DOC · Sardegna

Cagliari

Cagliari DOC (Sardegna) at a glance: 8 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Cagliari Malvasia and Cagliari Malvasia Riserva. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum ageing, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.

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Production rules at a glance

Quick overview of the key requirements. Values and conditions can vary by wine type: consult the detailed rules and official source.

RegionSardegnaProvinceCagliari, Medio Campidano, Oristano

Wine typesCagliari Malvasia, Cagliari Malvasia Riserva, Cagliari Malvasia Spumante, Cagliari Monica, Cagliari Monica Riserva, Cagliari Moscato, Cagliari Vermentino, Cagliari Vermentino Superiore

Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below

Maximum grape yield11 t/haMaximum wine yield—

Minimum planting density3,500 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength14% vol

Ageing12 monthsMinimum ageing in wood—

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ParameterCagliari MalvasiaCagliari Malvasia RiservaΔ vs A

ColourWhiteWhite—

Grape varietiesMalvasia di Sardegna 85–100%Malvasia di Sardegna 85–100%—

Maximum grape yield11 t/ha11 t/ha0 t/ha (0%)

Maximum wine yield———

Minimum planting density3,500 vines/ha3,500 vines/ha0 vines/ha (0%)

Ageing—12 months—

Minimum ageing in wood———

Minimum alcoholic strength14% vol14% vol0% vol (0%)

Minimum total acidity4 g/l4 g/l0 g/l (0%)

Minimum sugar-free extract16 g/l16 g/l0 g/l (0%)

Release for consumption———

ACagliari MalvasiaBCagliari Malvasia Riserva

Colour

AWhite

BWhite

Δ vs A—

Grape varieties

AMalvasia di Sardegna 85–100%

BMalvasia di Sardegna 85–100%

Δ vs A—

Maximum grape yield

A11 t/ha

B11 t/ha

Δ vs A0 t/ha (0%)

Maximum wine yield

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Minimum planting density

A3,500 vines/ha

B3,500 vines/ha

Δ vs A0 vines/ha (0%)

Ageing

A—

B12 months

Δ vs A—

Minimum ageing in wood

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Minimum alcoholic strength

A14% vol

B14% vol

Δ vs A0% vol (0%)

Minimum total acidity

A4 g/l

B4 g/l

Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)

Minimum sugar-free extract

A16 g/l

B16 g/l

Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)

Release for consumption

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

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Common questions

How long must Cagliari be aged?

For the Cagliari Malvasia Riserva wine type, the specification records at least 12 months of ageing. Other wine types may have different requirements; see the detailed rules below.

When can Cagliari wine be released for sale?

The permitted release depends on the rules for the specific wine type and, where required, its vintage. Check the official specification and the calculator where applicable.

TECHNICAL DATA

Structured data by wine type

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Data by wine type

Numeric values come from the shared structured database. Official names, geographical names and regulatory wording are kept in Italian where appropriate.

Cagliari Malvasia

Grape compositionMalvasia di Sardegna 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha3,500 vines/ha13%Malvasia

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Finished wine70%—Zona Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino tendente al dorato14% vol4 g/l16 g/l

Cagliari Malvasia Riserva

Grape compositionMalvasia di Sardegna 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha3,500 vines/ha13%Malvasia Riserva

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Finished wine70%—Zona Art. 3

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing12 months——

Minimum total 12 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 12 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo dorato più o meno carico14% vol4 g/l16 g/l

Cagliari Malvasia Spumante

Grape compositionMalvasia di Sardegna 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha3,500 vines/ha11%Malvasia Spumante

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Finished wine70%—Elaborazione spumante consentita nella regione Sardegna.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l14 g/l

Cagliari Monica

Grape compositionMONICA 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha3,500 vines/ha12%Monica

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Finished wine70%—Zona Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino tenue, tendente all’aranciato con l’invecchiamento13% vol4 g/l18 g/l

Cagliari Monica Riserva

Grape compositionMONICA 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha3,500 vines/ha12%Monica Riserva

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Finished wine70%—Zona Art. 3

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing24 months——

Minimum total 24 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 24 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino tenue, tendente all’aranciato13% vol4 g/l18 g/l

Cagliari Moscato

Grape compositionMOSCATO BIANCO 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha3,500 vines/ha13%Moscato

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Finished wine70%—Zona Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo dorato14% vol4 g/l18 g/l

Cagliari Vermentino

Grape compositionVERMENTINO 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type15 t/ha3,500 vines/ha10%Vermentino

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Finished wine70%—Zona Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso con leggeri riflessi verdolini10.5% vol4.5 g/l14 g/l

Cagliari Vermentino Superiore

Grape compositionVERMENTINO 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha3,500 vines/ha11%Vermentino Superiore

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Finished wine70%—Zona Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso con leggeri riflessi verdolini12% vol4.5 g/l15 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione CagliariOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione delle uve La zona di produzione delle uve destinate ad ottenere i vini a denominazione di origine controllata “Cagliari”, comprende l'intero territorio amministrativo, nelle rispettive province, dei seguenti comuni: Provincia di Cagliari: Armungia, Assemini, Ballao, Barrali, Burcei, Cagliari, Capoterra, Castiadas, Decimomannu, Decimoputzu, Dolianova, Domus De Maria, Donorì, Elmas, Gesico, Goni, Guamaggiore, Guasila, Mandas, Maracalagonis, Monastir, Monserrato, Muravera, Nuraminis, Ortacesus, Pimentel, Pula, Quartu Sant'Elena, Quartucciu, Samatzai, San Bas ilio, San Nicolò Gerrei, San Sperate, San Vito, Sant'Andrea Frius, Sarroch, Selargius, Selegas, Senorbì, Serdiana, Sestu, Settimo San Pietro, Siliqua, 3 Silius, Sinnai, Siurgus Donigala, Soleminis, Suelli, Teulada, Ussana, Uta, Vallermosa, Villa San Pietro, Villaputzu, Villasalto, Villasimius, Villasor, Villaspeciosa. Provincia Carbonia Iglesias: Buggerru, Calasetta, Carbonia, Carloforte, Domusnovas, Fluminimaggiore, Giba, Gonnesa, Iglesias, Masainas, Musei, Narcao, Nuxis, Perdaxius, Piscinas, Portoscuso, San Giovanni Suergiu, Santadi, Sant'Anna Arresi, Sant'Antioco, Tratalias, Villamassargia, Villaperuccio. Provincia Medio Campidano: Arbus, Barumini, Collinas, Furtei, Genuri, Gesturi, Gonnosfanadiga, Guspini, Las Plassas, Lunamatrona, Pabillonis, Pauli Arbarei, Samassi, San Gavino Monreale, Sanluri, Sardara, Segariu, Serramanna, Serrenti, Setzu, Siddi, Tuili, Turri, Ussaramanna, Villacidro, Villamar, Villanovaforru, Villanovafranca. Provincia di Oristano: 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, San Vero Milis , Santa Giusta, Santu Lussurgiu, Sedilo, Seneghe, Senis, Sennariolo, Siamaggiore, Siamanna, Siapiccia, Simala, Simaxis, Sini, Siris, Solarussa, Sorradile, Tadasuni, Terralba, Tramatza, Ulà Tirso, Uras, Usellus, Villa Sant'Antonio, Villa Verde, Villanova Truschedu, Villaurbana, Zeddiani, Zerfaliu.

Art. 3

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