Region: Campania
History: Established in 1995
Principal White Grape Varieties: Asprinio, Biancolella, Chardonnay, Coda di Volpe, Falanghina, Fiano, Forastera, Greco, Malvasia, Moscato, Trebbiano, Verdeca
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Aglianico, Aleatico, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lambrusco, Merlot, Montepulciano, Piedirosso, Primitivo, Sangiovese, Sciascinoso, Uva di Troia
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the province of Benevento
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the province of Benevento
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the province of Benevento
- Novello (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Commune of Dugenta in the province of Benevento
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato and Rosso; 11.0% for Novello
- Aging: No minimums specified
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