Region: Lazio
History: Established as a DOC in 2003
Principal White Grape Varieties: Bellone, Trebbiano
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Merlot, Sangiovese
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr): 30–70% Bellone (locally Cacchione); 30–50% Trebbiano Toscano; maximum 20% OAWG
- Bellone or Cacchione (Wh, WhFr): 85% Bellone + OAG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Minimum 40% Sangiovese; minimum 40% Trebbiano; maximum 20% OAG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): 30–70% Merlot; 30–50% Sangiovese; maximum 20% OARG
- Novello (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Bellone, Rosato, and Novello; 12.0% for Rosso
- Aging: No minimums specified
