Region: Lazio
History: Established as a DOC in 1966
Principal White Grape Varieties: Trebbiano
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhSw): 50–65% Trebbiano Toscano (locally Procanico); 25–40% Trebbiano Giallo (locally Rossetto); 10–20% Malvasia (Bianca Lunga or del Lazio); maximum 15% OANWG
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (WhSp): 50–65% Trebbiano Toscano; 25–40% Trebbiano Giallo; 10–20% Malvasia; maximum 15% OANWG
Subzone:
- Classico, the historic production area of the communes of Bolsena and Montefiascone (Bianco only)
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for Spumante; 11.5% for Classico
- Aging: No minimums specified