Region: Lombardia
History: Established in 1995
Vineyard Area: 48 ha / 119 acres (2013, V)
Production: 4,740 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 56,700 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Cortese, Friulano, Garganega, Malvasia, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Corvina, Fortana, Groppello, Lambrusco, Marzemino, Merlot, Molinara, Pinot Nero, Rondinella, Sangiovese
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Varietals (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Chardonnay, Garganega, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or Pinot Nero (vinified as a white wine) + OANG
- Riesling (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Riesling and/or Welschriesling + OANG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Varietals (Ro, RoFr): Minimum 85% Merlot, Molinara, Pinot Nero, Rondinella, or Sangiovese + OANG
- Cabernet Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon + OANG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Varietals (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Merlot, Molinara, Pinot Nero, Rondinella, or Sangiovese + OANG
- Cabernet (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon + OANG
- Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Bianco Passito (Wh): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Rosso Passito (Rd): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Hilly parts of the communes of Castiglione delle Stiviere Cavriana, Gonzaga Solferino, Monzambano, and Ponti sul Mincio in the province of Mantova
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Bianco, Rosato, and Rosso; 11.0% for Novello; 12.0% potential for Passito
- Aging: No minimums specified
