DOC · Sardegna
Monica di Sardegna
Monica di Sardegna DOC (Sardegna) at a glance: 3 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. The specification lists MONICA among the grape varieties. The technical sections cover grape yields, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.
✓ Verified· September 2026
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.
RegionSardegnaProvinceIntero territorio regionale
Wine typesFrizzante, Monica di Sardegna, Superiore
Grape varieties / compositionMONICA 85–100%
Maximum grape yield15 t/haMaximum wine yield—
Minimum planting density—Minimum alcoholic strength11% vol
Ageing—Minimum ageing in wood—
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Quick comparison within the appellation
ParameterFrizzanteMonica di SardegnaΔ vs A
ColourRedRed—
Grape varietiesMONICA 85–100%MONICA 85–100%—
Maximum grape yield15 t/ha15 t/ha0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield———
Minimum planting density———
Ageing———
Minimum ageing in wood———
Minimum alcoholic strength11% vol11% vol0% vol (0%)
Minimum total acidity4.5 g/l4.5 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract18 g/l18 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Release for consumptionvintage + 1 yearsvintage + 1 years0 years (0%)
AFrizzanteBMonica di Sardegna
Colour
ARed
BRed
Δ vs A—
Grape varieties
AMONICA 85–100%
BMONICA 85–100%
Δ vs A—
Maximum grape yield
A15 t/ha
B15 t/ha
Δ vs A0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum planting density
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Ageing
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum ageing in wood
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum alcoholic strength
A11% vol
B11% vol
Δ vs A0% vol (0%)
Minimum total acidity
A4.5 g/l
B4.5 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract
A18 g/l
B18 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Release for consumption
Avintage + 1 years
Bvintage + 1 years
Δ vs A0 years (0%)
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Common questions
When can Monica di Sardegna 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
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.
Frizzante
Grape compositionMONICA 85–100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type15 t/ha—10.5%Esclusi terreni male esposti, di debole spessore da rocce compatte, dune attuali, terreni salsi, alluvioni recenti interessate da falda e terreni oltre 750 m s.l.m.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wineCommon to the appellation70%—Pratiche enologiche leali e costanti, tradizionali della zona.
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino11% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l
Monica di Sardegna
Grape compositionMONICA 85–100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type15 t/ha—10.5%Esclusi terreni male esposti, di debole spessore da rocce compatte, dune attuali, terreni salsi, alluvioni recenti interessate da falda e terreni oltre 750 m s.l.m.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wineCommon to the appellation70%—Pratiche enologiche leali e costanti, tradizionali della zona.
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino, tendente all’amaranto con l’invecchiamento11% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l
Superiore
Grape compositionMONICA 85–100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type15 t/ha—12%Esclusi terreni male esposti, di debole spessore da rocce compatte, dune attuali, terreni salsi, alluvioni recenti interessate da falda e terreni oltre 750 m s.l.m.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wineCommon to the appellation70%—Pratiche enologiche leali e costanti, tradizionali della zona.
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino, tendente all’amaranto con l’invecchiamento12.5% vol4.5 g/l20 g/l
Municipalities / permitted area
Zona di produzione Monica di SardegnaOfficial Italian wording
Articolo 3 Zona di produzione delle uve Le uve devono essere prodotte nell'ambito territoriale della regione Sardegna. 2
Art. 3Official source
Official product specification · Monica di Sardegna