
Wines:
- Monica of Cagliari
Monica of Cagliari is one of the most characteristic red wines of
the area.
This red wine is made entirely from the Monica grapes cultivated in
the vineyards of the Cagliari district.
Organoleptic characteristics: soft, ruby red colour, tending to orange
as it matures; delicate, ethereal, but at the same time intense bouquet;
pleasant, smooth, velvety flavour.
Suitable for any meal or course.
- Nuragus of Cagliari
The origins of the Nuragus grape can be traced back to the XII century
B.C. and it was, in fact, imported to Sardinia by the Phoenicians.
Cultivation of this grape is very diffuse due to its ability to adapt
to any type of terrain and its abundant yield.
Organoleptic characteristics: soft, straw-coloured, with just a hint
of green; delightful winey bouquet; dry, harmonious, slightly tangy
flavour.
Best served with light or fish starters, clear vegetable soups, fish
soups and lightly fried fish.
- Girò of Cagliari
The Girò grape is certainly of Spanish origin and was introduced
to the south of Sardinia in the first half of the eighteenth century.
However, it was only after it was awarded D.O.C. certification, in
1979, that Sardinian winegrowers began to cultivate this grape on
a larger scale. It produces a strong, sweet wine, which can compete
with the most well known wines of a similar kind.
Organoleptic characteristics: ruby red colour, delicate bouquet and
pleasant, warm, velvety flavour.
- Nasco of Cagliari
Nasco is a grape which has been cultivated since ancient times. The
Romans called it "muscus", musk, to underline its unmistakable
woody bouquet. In spite of being awarded D.O.C. certification in 1972,
and attracting increasing interest from the quality sweet wine markets,
production of this wine is rather limited and mainly destined for
a specialist clientele.
Organoleptic characteristics: its colour varies from straw to golden
yellow, it has a delicate bouquet with a slightly grapey aroma and
its delightful flavour ranges from sweet to dry, with a bitterish
hint.
- Malvasia of Cagliari
Every country in the Mediterranean has its own malvasia, or malmsey.
The malvasia of Cagliari is produced in the south east of Sardinia.
It distinguishes itself from other wines of the same name both because
of its intense aroma and because of its flavour. Malvasia can be served
with a meal or with dessert, depending on its sugar content.
Organoleptic characteristics: straw colour, distinctive intense, but
delicate bouquet, its flavour ranges from sweet to dry, with a bitterish
almond after taste.
Liqueurs:
- Mirto of Sardegna (made
from myrtle berries)
- Limoncello (made
from lemons)
- Villacidro, in the white and yellow
version
- Fil'e Ferru: Sardinian brandy made
from the marcs of the finest quality grapes
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