Wines made from Nuragus grapes of Nuragus di Cagliari

Discover the best wines made with Nuragus as a single variety or as a blend of Nuragus di Cagliari.

More informations about the variety Nuragus

A very old variety grown in Italy, where it still plays an important role, particularly in Sardinia. - Synonyms: meragus, abbondosa, bruscu biancu, axina, garnaccia, granazza, burdu, malvasia di tura (for all the synonyms of the varieties). - Description: medium to large bunches, conical, voluminous, compact, short strong stems, often with a lignified part; medium-sized, spherical or slightly elongated berries, greenish-yellow to golden-yellow skin, sometimes amber with a pink tinge when fully ripe, soft pulp with a simple taste. - Production potential: late budding. Quite vigorous and very productive, suitable for almost all types of soil. Hardy, it resists well to the various cryptogamic diseases. Maturity: 3rd period average. - Wine type/Aromas: gives a heady wine of yellow straw color with sometimes golden reflections, provided in the majority of the cases with a good acidity.

More informations about the region of Sardaigne

The wine region of Nuragus di Cagliari is located in the region of Sardaigne of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cantina di Dolianova or the Domaine Argiolas produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Nuragus di Cagliari are Nuragus, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Nuragus di Cagliari often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, straw or meyer lemon and sometimes also flavors of apricot, tropical fruit or dried fruit.

What are the typical flavors of the Nuragus grape variety?