RARE GRAPE VARIETAL RESOURCE

Total production in Sardinia: 783 hectares

The name Bovale refers to two species of vine, Bovale Sardo and Bovale di Spagna; the latter, which came to the island from Spain around 1300, is also known as Bovale Grande. Recent research confirms a substantial difference between the two species. Bovale Sardo, known locally and synonymously as Muristellu, of known origins, is to be found in various zones of the island, but finds its favoured terrain in the sunny Mandrolisai zone, in the province of Nuoro, as well as Terralba, in the Oristano area. The wine is rich in extract, in alcohol and polyphenolic complexity, particularly where derived from vines grown using the alberello sardo technique, and is harvested late in the season. Along with Monica and Cannonau, it has the DOC title of Mandrolisai; Bovale Grande being denominated DOC Campidano di Terralba or Terralba.

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