Region: Lombardia
History: Established in 1995
Vineyard Area: 1 ha / 2.5 acres (2013, V)
Production: 92 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 1,370 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Cortese, Garganega, Malvasia, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Corvina, Fortana, Groppello, Lambrusco, Marzemino, Merlot, Molinara, Pinot Nero, Rondinella, Sangiovese
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Varietals (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Chardonnay, Cortese, Garganega, Groppello, Lambrusco (vinified as a white wine), Malvasia, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or Trebbiano (di Soave, Giallo, Romagnolo, Toscano) + OANWG
- Riesling (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Riesling and/or Welschriesling + OANWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Varietals (Ro, RoFr): Minimum 85% Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Corvina, Fortana, Marzemino, Merlot, Molinara, Negrara, Pinot Nero, Rondinella, or Sangiovese + OANRG
- Cabernet Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon + OANRG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Varietals (Rd, RdFr): Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Corvina, Fortana, Marzemino, Merlot, Molinara, Negrara, Pinot Nero, Rondinella, or Sangiovese + OANRG
- Cabernet (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon + OANRG
- Lambrusco (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Lambrusco (di Sorbara, Grasparossa, Maestri, Marani, Salamino, and/or Viadanese) + OANG
- Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Communes of Commessaggio, Sabbioneta, and Viadana in the province of Mantova
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for all wines except 11.0% for Novello
- Aging: No minimums specified
