Region: Emilia Romagna
History: Established as a DOC in 2001
Vineyard Area: 21 ha / 52 acres (2013, V)
Production: 290 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 3,120 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Montepulciano, Sangiovese
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): 50–60% Chardonnay; 40–50% Bombino Bianco, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, and/or Trebbiano
- Chardonnay (Wh): 100% Chardonnay
- Trebbiano (Wh): Minimum 85% Trebbiano + OANWG
- Riserva (Chardonnay)
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): 50–60% Cabernet Sauvignon; 40–50% Barbera, Merlot, Montepulciano, and/or Sangiovese
- Cabernet Sauvignon (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon + OARG
- Sangiovese (Rd): 100% Sangiovese
- Riserva (Rosso, red varietals)
Significant Production Rules:
- Blending (assemblage) must take place by April 30, V+1
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for white varietals; 12.0% for Rosso, red varietals, and Chardonnay Riserva; 12.5% for red riservas
- Aging: For Rosso and red varietals, minimum approx. 6 months (ERD = April 30, V+1); for Chardonnay Riserva, minimum 15 months (ERD = February 1, V+2); for red riservas, minimum 24 months (ERD = November 1, V+2)
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