Region: Molise
History: Established as a DOC in 1983
Principal White Grape Varieties: Trebbiano
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Montepulciano
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): 70–80% Trebbiano Toscano + OAWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): 70–80% Montepulciano; 10–20% Aglianico; maximum 20% OANRG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): 70–80% Montepulciano; 10–20% Aglianico; maximum 20% OANRG
- Superiore (Rosso)
- Riserva (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 500 m (1,640 ft) for reds; 600 m (1,970 ft) for whites
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco; 11.5% for Rosato and Rosso; 12.5% for Superiore; 13.0% for Riserva
- Aging: For Riserva, minimum 3 years (ERD = November 1, V+3)
