Region: Veneto
History: Established in 1995
Principal White Grape Varieties: Bianchetta Trevigiana, Chardonnay, Cortese, Durella, Friulano, Garganega, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nosiola, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde, Trebbiano, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Casetta, Corbina, Corvina, Croatina, Lagrein, Lambrusco, Marzemino, Merlot, Molinara, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Raboso, Rebo, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Schiava, Syrah, Teroldego, Turchetta
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the province of Verona
- Varietals (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 85% Chardonnay, Friulano (locally Tai), Garganega, Goldtraminer, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero (vinified as a white wine), Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, or Trebbiano (di Soave or Toscano) + OAG
- Dual varietals (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 50% of first-named variety; maximum 50% of other variety
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr, RoSw, RoFrSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the province of Verona
- Varietals (Ro, RoFr, RoSw, RoFrSw): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Corvina, Corvinone, Gosen, Merlot, Oseleta, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Rebo, Rossignola, Sennen, Syrah, or Teroldego + OAG
- Cabernet (Ro, RoFr, RoSw, RoFrSw): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and/or Carmenère + OAG
- Dual varietals (Ro, RoFr, RoSw, RoFrSw): Minimum 50% of first-named variety; maximum 50% of other variety
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the province of Verona
- Varietals (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Corvina, Corvinone, Gosen, Merlot, Oseleta, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Rebo, Rossignola, Sennen, Syrah, or Teroldego + OAG
- Cabernet (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and/or Carmenère + OAG
- Dual varietals (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): Minimum 50% of first-named variety; maximum 50% of other variety
- Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Entire province of Verona
- Minimum alcohol level: 9.0% for all white and rosato wines; 9.5% for Rosso and red varietals; 11.0% for Novello
- Aging: No minimums specified
