Montecastelli IGT

Region: Toscana
History: Established in 2006
Vineyard Area: 7 ha / 17 acres (2013, V)
Production: 6 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 72 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Albana, Albarola, Ansonica, Chardonnay, Durella, Fiano, Grechetto, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano, Verdello, Verdicchio, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Viognier, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Barsaglina, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Cesanese, Ciliegiolo, Groppello, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Pugnitello, Refosco, Sangiovese, Schiava, Syrah, Teroldego, Vermentino Nero
Styles and Wine Composition: 

WHITE WINES

• Bianco (Wh): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Toscana
• Varietals (Wh): Minimum 85% Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Trebbiano Toscano, or Vermentino + OAWG

RED WINES

• Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Toscana
• Varietals (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, or Sangiovese + OARG
• Novello (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules: 

• Zone of production: Communes of Castelnuovo Val di Cecina Volterra and Pomarance in the province of Pisa
• Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for all white wines; 12.0% for all red wines
• Aging: No minimums specified
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