Moscato di Sardegna

The Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) "Moscato di Sardegna" identifies the following types of white wines: White, Passito, Uve stramature and Spumante.

Grapes

The reference grape for the production of all the wines of the denomination is the white Moscato, present with a quota that cannot be inferior to 90%. Other white grapes (aromatic for sparkling wine), suitable for cultivation in Sardegna, may also contribute to the remaining 10%.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The white "Moscato di Sardegna" (minimum total alcoholic strength by volume 14% vol.) has a typical golden yellow aspect and stands out for the intensity of its characteristic aroma, combined with a sweet and velvety taste. The sparkling wine (11.5% vol.) is also straw yellow, but with a fine, evanescent foam; its aroma is aromatic, delicate and characteristic; its flavour is sweet, delicate and fruity. The variants Passito (16% vol.) and Uve stramature (15% vol.), on the other hand, have a tone ranging from golden to amber, with an intense and characteristic aroma and a sweet and velvety taste (which becomes finer in the version Uve stramature).

Grape production area

The production area is represented by a rather vast territory, coinciding with the entire region of Sardegna.

Specificity and historical notes

The Moscato vine, already known in ancient Rome, is one of the oldest among those cultivated in Sardegna. Its development on the island is closely linked to the Piedmontese administration and has experienced a strong growth in 1700. Strongly affected by phylloxera, between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, has regained momentum thanks to new grafts.


Source: MIPAAF - Ministry of agricultural, food and forestry policies