Region: Lazio
History: Established as a DOC in 1971
Vineyard Area: 25 ha / 62 acres (2013, V)
Production: 880 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 10,000 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Bellone
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Nero Buono
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Minimum 50% Bellone; minimum 20% Malvasia; minimum 15% Greco; maximum 15% OAWG
- Bellone (Wh): Minimum 85% Bellone + OAWG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Nero Buono; minimum 20% Montepulciano; minimum 15% Cesanese; maximum 15% OARG
- Nero Buono (Rd): Minimum 85% Nero Buono + OARG
- Riserva (Nero Buono)
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Rosso; 12.0% for varietals; 13.0% for Riserva
- Aging: For Riserva, minimum 2 years (ERD = November 1, V+2)
