Region: Lazio
History: Established as a DOC in 1973
Vineyard Area: 4 ha / 10 acres (2013, V)
Production: 150 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 1,380 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Malvasia, Trebbiano
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 30% Trebbiano (Giallo, Toscano, and/or Verde); maximum 70% Malvasia Bianca di Candia and/or Malvasia del Lazio (locally Malvasia Puntinata); maximum 10% Bellone and/or Bombino Bianco
- Superiore (Bianco)
Significant Production Rules:
- Vineyard elevation: Minimum 100 m (330 ft); maximum 400 m (1,310 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Bianco; 12.5% for Superiore
- Aging: No minimums specified