Region: Toscana
History: Established as a DOC in 1984
Vineyard Area: 22 ha / 54 acres (2013, V)
Production: 279 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 3,170 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Moscato
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 85% Moscato Bianco + OAWG
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Vendemmia Tardiva (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 85% Moscato Bianco + OAWG
Significant Production Rules:
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 600 m (1,970 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 8.0% for Bianco (10.5% potential); 11.5% for Passito (15.0% potential)
- Residual sugar: Minimum 3.5% potential alcohol (approx. 60 g/l or 6.0% residual sugar) for Vendemmia Tardiva
- Aging: For Vendemmia Tardiva, minimum 1 year (ERD = January 1, V+2)
