Region: Basilicata
History: Established as a DOC in 2009
Principal White Grape Varieties: Malvasia
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Sangiovese
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Minimum 80% Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata + OANWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): 60–85% Sangiovese; 5–30% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5–30% Malvasia Nera di Basilicata; 5–30% Montepulciano; maximum 10% OANRG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): 60–85% Sangiovese; 5–30% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5–30% Malvasia Nera di Basilicata; 5–30% Montepulciano; maximum 10% OANRG
- Riserva (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Rosato; 12.0% for Rosso; 13.0% for Riserva
- Aging: For Bianco and Rosato, minimum 5 months (ERD = April 1, V+1); for Rosso, minimum 9 months (ERD = August 1, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 36 months (ERD = November 1, V+3)
