Girò di Cagliari
A prestige vine species, capable of producing elegant and refined dessert wines. Introduced to the Campidano di Cagliari during the period of Spanish domination, it is currently grown in very small areas,mostly situated in the south of the island. DOC status of ‘Girò di Cagliari’ was granted in 1972. Production of this delicious sweet red wine lived through a period of great fame in the past, being recognised and receiving awards in various national and international festivals. It is one of the few Italian Liquoroso wines which can be compared favourably with the well-known Iberian Porto and Madera. It has an intense deep red colour, with brilliant orange hues, and an elegant perfume of cherry jam, caramel and quince. It is consistent and velvet-like to the mouth, well-balanced for sweetness and warm seduction.
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DOC GIRO' DI CAGLIARI |
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Vine |
Min. 95% Giro, max. 5% other suitable grapes |
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of Sardinian cultivation |
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Zone of production |
All the Municipalities of the Province of Cagliari and some |
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Municipalities of the Province of Oristano |
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Grape yield |
Max. 120 quintals/hectare |
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Wine yield |
Max. 60% |
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Alcohol |
Min. 14.5°, of which 2.5° to be developed |
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Typology and alcohol content |
Dry 14.0°, 0.5° of which to be developed; Fortified wine 17.5°, |
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2.5° of which to be developed; Dry fortified wine 17.5°, 1.0° |
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of which to be developed; Fortified wine Reserve |
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Ageing |
Min. 2 years and at least one in barrels for Reserve typology |
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