Region: Lombardia
History: Established as an IGT in 1995
Vineyard Area: 113 ha / 279 acres (2013, V)
Production: 4,750 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 51,200 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Croatina, Franconia, Marzemino, Merlot, Moscato Nero, Pinot Nero, Rebo, Schiava
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Varietals (Wh): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed white grape varieties + OANWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Varietals (Ro): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed red grape varieties + OANRG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Varietals (Rd): Minimum 85% any one of the allowed red grape varieties + OANRG
- Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Numerous communes in the province of Bergamo
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Schiava Rosato; 11.0% for all other wines
- Residual sugar: Maximum 20 g/l (2.0%) for Moscato amabile
- Aging: No minimums specified
