Nasco (grape)
Ancient Sardinian white grape, now rare, used in dry, sweet, and fortified wines.
Nasco is a white wine grape variety grown primarily in Sardinia near Cagliari. Described as ancient, it has a long history on the island. The Nasco di Cagliari DOC requires wines to be 95–100% Nasco. Phylloxera devastated plantings in the 19th century, and today fewer than 40 hectares remain.
Quick Facts
- Hectares planted
- less than 40
- Doc zone
- south and west of the Gennargentu mountains, including the Campidano plain
- Minimum alcohol for dolce
- 13.5%
- Minimum alcohol for secco
- 14.5%
- Minimum alcohol for liquoroso
- 17.5%
- Riserva aging requirement
- minimum two years, at least one in oak
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