Region: Umbria
History: Established as a DOC in 1998
Vineyard Area: 43 ha / 106 acres (2013, V)
Production: 780 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 9,200 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Grechetto, Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Minimum 60% Chardonnay, Grechetto, Sauvignon Blanc, and/or Vermentino + OAWG
- Chardonnay (Wh): Minimum 85% Chardonnay + OAWG
- Grechetto (Wh): Minimum 85% Grechetto + OAWG
- Sauvignon (Wh): Minimum 85% Sauvignon Blanc + OAWG
- Vermentino (Wh): Minimum 85% Vermentino + OAWG
- Riserva (Bianco, white varietals)
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nero, and/or Sangiovese + OARG
- Cabernet Sauvignon (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon + OARG
- Merlot (Rd): Minimum 85% Merlot + OARG
- Pinot Nero (Rd): Minimum 85% Pinot Nero + OARG
- Sangiovese (Rd): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OARG
- Riserva (Rosso, red varietals)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Vendemmia Tardiva (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 60% Grechetto and/or Sauvignon Blanc + OAWG
- Passito (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 60% Grechetto and/or Sauvignon Blanc + OAWG
- Riserva (Passito)
Significant Production Rules:
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 600 m (1,970 ft)
- Grapes for Vendemmia Tardiva and Passito must be dried to achieve a minimum potential alcohol level of 15.0% and 16.0%, respectively
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Vendemmia Tardiva and Passito (15.0% potential); 11.0% for Passito Riserva (16.0% potential); 12.0% for Bianco and white varietals; 12.5% for white riservas, Rosso, and red varietals; 13.0% for red riservas
- Aging: For Vendemmia Tardiva and Passito, minimum approx. 1–3 months (ERD = January 1, V+1); for Rosso, minimum approx. 10 months (ERD = September 1, V+1); for white riservas, minimum approx. 1 year (ERD = September 30, V+1); for red riservas, minimum approx. 22 months, including 12 months in barrel (ERD = September 1, V+2); for Passito Riserva, minimum 2 years, including 3 months in bottle (ERD = December 15, V+2)
