Ronchi Varesini IGT

Region: Lombardia
History: Established in 2005
Vineyard Area: 3 ha / 7 acres (2013, V)
Production: 208 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 1,270 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Friulano
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Barbera, Croatina, Merlot, Nebbiolo
Styles and Wine Composition: 

WHITE WINES

• Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of white nonaromatic grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia

ROSATO WINES

• Rosato (Ro): Minimum 60% Barbera, Croatina, Merlot, and/or Nebbiolo + OARG

RED WINES

• Rosso (Rd): Minimum 60% Barbera, Croatina, Merlot, and/or Nebbiolo + OARG

Significant Production Rules: 

• Zone of production: Numerous communes in the province of Varese
• Minimum alcohol level: 11.0%
• Aging: No minimums specified