Region: Lombardia
History: Established in 2008
Vineyard Area: 15 ha / 37 acres (2013, V)
Production: 810 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 6,370 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Croatina, Marzemino, Merlot, Sangiovese, Schiava
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Varietals (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano Toscano, or Verdese Bianco + OANWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Varietals (Ro, RoFr): Minimum 85% Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Croatina, Marzemino, Merlot, Sangiovese, or Schiava + OANRG
- Novello (Rosato, rosato varietals)
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Varietals (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Croatina, Marzemino, Merlot, Sangiovese, or Schiava + OANRG
- Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Bianco Passito (Wh, WhSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
- Rosso Passito (Rd, RdSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Lombardia
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Hilly and mountainous parts of the provinces of Como and Lecco
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco and all frizzante wines; 11.0% for Rosato, Rosso, and Novello; Passito not specified
- Aging: No minimums specified
