Region: Basilicata
History: Established in 1995
Principal White Grape Varieties: Ansonica, Asprinio, Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay, Cortese, Falanghina, Fiano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano, Verdeca
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Aglianico, Aleatico, Barbera, Bombino Nero, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Freisa, Greco Nero, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Negroamaro, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Teroldego
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Basilicata
- Varietals (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed white grape varieties + OANWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Basilicata
- Varietals (Ro, RoFr): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed red grape varieties except Aglianico or Montepulciano + OANRG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Basilicata
- Varietals (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed red grape varieties except Aglianico or Montepulciano + OANRG
- Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Bianco Passito (Wh): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Basilicata
- Rosso Passito (RdSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Basilicata
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Entire region of Basilicata
- Grapes for Passito may be dried slightly on or off the vine
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco and all frizzante wines; 11.0% for Rosato, Rosso, and Novello; 12.0% for Bianco Passito (13.0% potential); 13.0% for Rosso Passito (14.5% potential)
- Aging: No minimums specified
