Falerio DOC

Region: Marche

History: Established as a DOC in 1975
Vineyard Area: 375 ha / 926 acres (2013, V)
Production: 20,750 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 230,300 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Pecorino, Trebbiano
Styles and Wine Composition: 

WHITE WINES

• Bianco (Wh): 20–50% Trebbiano Toscano; 10–30% Passerina; 10–30% Pecorino; maximum 20% OANWG
• Pecorino (Wh): Minimum 85% Pecorino + OANWG

Significant Production Rules: 

• Maximum vineyard elevation: 700 m (2,300 ft)
• Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Bianco; 12.0% for Pecorino
• Aging: No minimums specified