Region: Lazio
History: Established as a DOC in 1970
Principal White Grape Varieties: Malvasia, Trebbiano
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhSw): Maximum 60% Malvasia Bianca di Candia (locally Malvasia Rossa); 25–50% Trebbiano (di Soave, Giallo, or Toscano); 5–45% Malvasia del Lazio; maximum 10% OANWG
- Novello (Bianco)
- Superiore (Bianco)
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (WhSp, WhSpSw): Maximum 60% Malvasia Bianca di Candia; 25–50% Trebbiano; 5–45% Malvasia del Lazio; maximum 10% OANWG
Significant Production Rules:
- Novello must be bottled before December 20
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco, Spumante, and Novello; 11.5% for Superiore
- Aging: No minimums specified
