Region: Lazio, Umbria
History: Established as a DOC in 1971
Vineyard Area: 1,531 ha / 3,782 acres (2013, V)
Production: 104,100 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 1,182,000 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Grechetto, Trebbiano
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 60% Grechetto and/or Trebbiano Toscano (locally Procanico) + OAWG
- Superiore (Bianco)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Muffa Nobile (WhSw): Minimum 60% Grechetto and/or Trebbiano + OAWG
- Vendemmia Tardiva (WhSw): Minimum 60% Grechetto and/or Trebbiano + OAWG
Subzone:
- Classico, the historic production area
Significant Production Rules:
- Vineyard elevation: Minimum 100 m (330 ft); maximum 500 m (1,640 ft)
- For Muffa Nobile (noble rot), botrytized grapes must achieve a minimum potential alcohol level of 16.0%
- For Vendemmia Tardiva, grapes cannot be harvested until after October 1
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Vendemmia Tardiva (13.0% potential); 10.5% for Muffa Nobile; 11.5% for Bianco; 12.0% for Superiore
- Aging: For Superiore, minimum approx. 5 months (ERD = March 1, V+1)
