Region: Lazio
History: Established as a DOC in 1973
Vineyard Area: 5 ha / 12 acres (2013, V)
Production: 300 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 3,200 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Malvasia, Trebbiano
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 30% Trebbiano (Giallo, Toscano, or Verde); maximum 70% Malvasia (Bianca di Candia and/or del Lazio); maximum 10% Bellone and/or Bombino Bianco
- Superiore (Bianco)
Significant Production Rules:
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 480 m (1,575 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco; 12.0% for Superiore
- Residual sugar: Maximum 4 g/l (0.4%) for dry versions
- Aging: No minimums specified
