Region: Lombardia
History: Established as a DOC in 1987
Vineyard Area: 310 ha / 766 acres (2013, V)
Production: 15,600 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 169,000 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Lambrusco
Styles and Wine Composition:
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (RoFr): Minimum 85% Lambrusco Maestri (locally Grappello Maestri), Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Salamino, and/or Lambrusco Viadanese (locally Grappello Ruberti); maximum 15% Ancellotta, Fortana, Lambrusco di Sorbara, and/or Lambrusco Grasparossa
RED WINES
- Rosso (RdFr, RdFrSw): Minimum 85% Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Salamino, and/or Lambrusco Viadanese; maximum 15% Ancellotta, Fortana, Lambrusco di Sorbara, and/or Lambrusco Grasparossa
Subzones:
- Oltre Po Mantovano
- Viadanese Sabbionetano
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5%; 11.0% for subzones
- Aging: No minimums specified
