Region: Lombardia
History: Established in 1995
Vineyard Area: 51 ha / 126 acres (2013, V)
Production: 1,090 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 10,220 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Friulano, Garganega, Manzoni Bianco, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Trebbiano, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Corvina, Croatina, Groppello, Marzemino, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Pinot Nero, Rebo, Sangiovese, Schiava
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Varietals (Wh): Minimum 85% Chardonnay or Pinot Bianco + OAWG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Varietals (Rd): Minimum 85% Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot, Nebbiolo, or Pinot Nero + OARG
- Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Passito (WhSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Defined area in the province of Brescia
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco, Rosso, and Rosso Novello; 11.5% for all varietals; 14.0% potential for Passito
- Aging: No minimums specified
