Region: Molise
History: Established in 1995
Principal White Grape Varieties: Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay, Falanghina, Fiano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Malvasia, Moscato, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Malvasia Rosa, Merlot, Montepulciano, Moscato Nero, Negroamaro, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Sagrantino, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tintilia
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Molise
- Varietals (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed white grape varieties + OAWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Molise
- Varietals (Ro, RoFr): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed red grape varieties + OARG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Molise
- Varietals (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% any one of the allowed red grape varieties + OARG
- Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Passito (WhSw): Same as Bianco or white varietals
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Entire province of Isernia
- Aromatic grapes for Passito may be dried slightly on or off the vine
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for most wines; 10.5% for varietal Rosato (tranquillo and frizzante) and varietal Rosso tranquillo; 11.0% for Novello; 14.0% potential for Passito
- Aging: No minimums specified
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