Region: Lazio
History: Established as a DOC in 1971
Vineyard Area: 22 ha / 54 acres (2011)
Production: 1,584 hl / 17,600 cases (2011)
Principal White Grape Varieties: Malvasia, Trebbiano
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Merlot, Montepulciano, Sangiovese
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 30% Trebbiano; maximum 70% Malvasia (Bianca di Candia and/or del Lazio); maximum 15% OAWG
- Superiore (Bianco)
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdSw): Minimum 50% Merlot; minimum 35% Montepulciano and/or Sangiovese; maximum 15% OARG
- Superiore (Rosso)
- Riserva (Rosso)
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (WhSp, WhSpSw): Minimum 30% Trebbiano; maximum 70% Malvasia; maximum 15% OAWG
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Rosso; 12.0% for Bianco Superiore; 12.5% for Rosso Superiore; 13.0% for Riserva
- Residual sugar: Spumante can range from secco to dolce
- Aging: For Riserva, minimum 24 months, including 6 months in bottle (ERD = November 1, V+2)
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