Nuragus (grape variety)
| Nuragus | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Meragus - for more see the Synonyms section |
| Art | Grape vine ( Vitis vinifera subsp. Vinifera ) |
| Berry color | White |
| use | |
| origin | Italy |
| VIVC no. | 8623 |
| List of grape varieties | |
The white variety Nuragus is an autochthonous variety from the island of Sardinia . The name is derived from the nuraghe , the early historical tower buildings of the Bonnanaro culture on the island. Presumably the nuragus vine was imported by the Phoenicians .
The cultivation of the variety is recommended all over Sardinia. It is very common in the province of Cagliari . There the wine made from it finds its way into the DOC wine Nuragus di Cagliari . It can also be found frequently in the provinces of Sassari and Nuoro . In 1999 a planted vineyard area of 8,667 hectares was raised.
The late-ripening variety is moderately vigorous and regularly delivers high yields. As a rule, the Nuragus vine produces simple, low-acid white wines of moderate quality. Top winemakers like Antonio Argiolas, however, show the full potential of the variety.
See also the article Viticulture in Italy and the list of grape varieties .
Synonyms
The Nuragus grape variety is also known under the names Abbondosa, Abboudossa, Abbsudosa, Abundans, Aksina de Marjian, Aksina de Popurus, Axina de Margiai (vine of the fox), Axina de Popurus (vine of the poor, because of its high yields), Axina Scacciadeppidus, Bruscu Biancu, Burdu, Garna Chchija, Garnaccia, Granazza, Lacconargiu, Malvasia di Luras, Meragus, Nugarus, Nuragus Bianca, Nuragus Blanc de Sardaigne, Nuragus Trebbiana, Preni Tineddus .
Individual evidence
- ^ Nuragus (grape variety) in the database Vitis International Variety Catalog of the Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (English) May 2020
Web links
- Nuragus in the database Vitis International Variety Catalog of the Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (English)
literature
- Pierre Galet : Dictionnaire encyclopédique des cépages. Hachette, Paris 2000, ISBN 2-01-236331-8 .
- Jancis Robinson : The Oxford Wine Lexicon. 3rd, completely revised edition. Hallwag, Munich 2007, ISBN 978-3-8338-0691-9 .