Nurra

The Protected Geographical Indication "Nurra" includes white wines (also sparkling), red wines (also sparkling and novello) and rosé wines (also sparkling).

Grapes

The "Nurra" PGI is reserved for wines obtained from vines suitable for cultivation in Sardegna. The specification of the vine, with the exception of the vines Cannonau, Carignano, Girò, Malvasia, Monica, Moscato, Nasco, Nuragus, Semidano, Vermentino and Vernaccia, provides for a minimum percentage of 85% of the corresponding vine, while the remaining 15% can be obtained from any vine, with similar berry color, suitable for cultivation in Sardegna.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The white 'Nurra' PGIs, whether sparkling or not, are paper-white to amber-yellow in colour, combined with a characteristic aroma and a dry to sweet flavour. The red wines, including sparkling wines, are pale ruby red to garnet red in colour, with a characteristic aroma and taste that ranges from dry to sweet, while the new version is distinguished by its colour that ranges from red with purplish to ruby red reflections and its taste that ranges from dry to sweet. Finally, the rosè type is pale pink to deep pink in colour, with a characteristic aroma and a dry to sweet flavour. The minimum total alcoholic strength by volume is 10% vol. for white, 10.50% vol. for white, red and rosé sparkling and simple rosé, 11% vol. for red and red novello.

Grape production area

The area of production includes the north-western part of Sardegna.

Specificity and historical notes

The name "Nurra" comes from an ancient Roman town, Nure, located near the Lago di Baratz. However, the wine-growing tradition has even more ancient roots: in the area have been found remains of vases and jugs of wine, dating back to the Mycenaean period, the XIV century B.C.


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