Region: Lazio
History: Established as a DOC in 1980
Principal White Grape Varieties: Trebbiano
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Merlot, Sangiovese
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Minimum 50% Trebbiano Toscano; 5–35% Chardonnay; maximum 15% OAWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): Minimum 50% Sangiovese; 5–25% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5–25% Merlot; maximum 15% OARG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Sangiovese; 5–25% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5–25% Merlot; maximum 15% OARG
- Merlot (Rd): Minimum 85% Merlot + OARG
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Rosato; 12.0% for Rosso and Merlot
- Aging: No minimums specified
