Region: Veneto
History: Formerly part of the Colli Euganei DOC; established as a separate DOCG in 2010
Vineyard Area: 107 ha / 264 acres (2013, V)
Production: 6,100 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 61,200 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Moscato
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 95% Moscato Giallo + other authorized aromatic white grapes
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (WhSpSw): Minimum 95% Moscato Giallo + other authorized aromatic white grapes
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Passito (WhSw): Minimum 95% Moscato Giallo + other authorized aromatic white grapes
Significant Production Rules:
- Grapes for Passito must be dried on or off the vine to achieve a minimum potential alcohol level of 15.5%
- Minimum alcohol level: 4.5% for Bianco dolce (10.5% potential); 6.0% for Spumante (10.5% potential); 10.5% for Bianco secco; 11.0% for Passito (15.5% potential)
- Residual sugar: Minimum 50 g/l (5.0%) for Bianco dolce, Spumante, and Passito
- Aging: For Passito, minimum 1 year (ERD = November 1, V+1)
