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Synonyms
Nuragus is a white grape variety, with its roots in Sardinia, Italy.
The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to neutral and none.
It is planted most seriously in Nuragus di Cagliari.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
On other labels it goes by Abbondosa, Axina, Axina de Popurus and Pagadepidu.
At the table it suits linguine alla vongole, nigiri sushi with salmon and green salad with smoked chicken.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Linguine alla vongole
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Nigiri sushi with salmon
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Green salad with smoked chicken
Also labelled.
Abbondosa, Axina, Axina de Popurus, Pagadepidu, Preni Tineddus, Burdu.
Bottles to look for.
- Antonella Corda Nuragus di Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
- Argiolas 'Tagliamare' Brut, Sardinia, Italy
- Argiolas Metodo Classico Brut, Sardinia, Italy
- Audarya Nuragus di Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
- Cantina di Dolianova 'Dolia' Nuragus di Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
- Cantina di Dolianova 'In Cantos' Nuragus di Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
- Cantina Santadi 'Pedraia' Nuragus di Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
- Cantina Santadi Ondas Nuragus di Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
Nuragus: common questions
01.What does Nuragus taste like?+
Nuragus tastes of neutral and none. The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Nuragus from?+
Nuragus originates in Sardinia, Italy.
03.Where is Nuragus grown?+
The key regions for Nuragus are Nuragus di Cagliari.
04.What food pairs with Nuragus?+
Pour it with linguine alla vongole, nigiri sushi with salmon and green salad with smoked chicken.
05.What else is Nuragus called?+
Nuragus is also labelled Abbondosa, Axina, Axina de Popurus, Pagadepidu and Preni Tineddus, plus one more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.