Nasco (grape)
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Nasco is a white
grape variety that is grown primarily in Sardinia around the city of Cagliari. The grape has a long history on the island and is described by wine expert Jancis Robinson as "ancient".[1] There is a special Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) designation, Nasco di Cagliari, for varietal wines that are 95–100% Nasco.[2]
History
While the grape was once widely planted throughout Sardinia, vineyards were devastated by the
phylloxera epidemic of the 19th century and Nasco's numbers have been slow to rebound. Today there are less than 40 hectares (100 acres) of the vine planted on the island.[2]
DOC wines
The DOC zone for Nasco extends south and west of the
aged a minimum of two years prior to release with at least one of those years being spent in oak.[2]
Synonyms
Over the years Nasco has been known under a variety of synonyms including Basco Bianco, Nasco Bianco, Nasco di Sardegna, Nascu, Nasko Sardinskii, Nusco, Ogu de Aranna and Resu.[4]
References
- ISBN 0198600984
- ^ ISBN 1-55297-720-X
- ISBN 9781400097746
- ^ Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC) Nasco Accessed: October 12th, 2012
