Region: Campania
History: Established as a DOC in 1993
Principal White Grape Varieties: Asprinio
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Minimum 85% Asprinio + OANWG
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (WhSp): 100% Asprinio
Significant Production Rules:
- Spumante is fermented in pressurized tanks or autoclaves
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for Spumante
- Aging: For Rosso, minimum 3 years, including 1 year in barrel (ERD = November 1, V+3); for Riserva, minimum 4 years, including 18 months in barrel (ERD = November 1, V+4)
