Region: Molise
History: Established as a DOC in 1983
Principal White Grape Varieties: Falanghina
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Montepulciano
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Minimum 80% Falanghina; 15–20% Trebbiano Toscano; maximum 5% OAWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): 75–80% Montepulciano; 20–25% Tintilia; maximum 5% OANRG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): 75–80% Montepulciano; 20–25% Tintilia; maximum 5% OANRG
- Riserva (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 600 m (1,970 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for Rosato and Rosso; 12.5% for Riserva
- Aging: For Rosso, minimum 1 year, including 6 months in barrel (ERD = November 1, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 4 years, including 2 years in barrel and 6 months in bottle (ERD = May 1, V+5)
