Region: Umbria
History: Established as a DOC in 1998
Vineyard Area: 28 ha / 69 acres (2013, V)
Production: 325 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 3,920 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Aleatico, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, Montepulciano, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese
Styles and Wine Composition:
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 70% Aleatico, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, Montepulciano, Pinot Nero, and/or Sangiovese + OARG
- Aleatico (Rd, RdSw): Minimum 85% Aleatico + OARG
- Cabernet (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon + OARG
- Cabernet Franc (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc + OARG
- Cabernet Sauvignon (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon + OARG
- Canaiolo (Rd): Minimum 85% Canaiolo Nero + OARG
- Ciliegiolo (Rd): Minimum 85% Ciliegiolo + OARG
- Merlot (Rd): Minimum 85% Merlot + OARG
- Pinot Nero (Rd): Minimum 85% Pinot Nero + OARG
- Sangiovese (Rd): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OARG
Significant Production Rules:
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 600 m (1,970 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 9.5% for Aleatico (11.5% potential); 11.5% for all other wines
- Aging: No minimums specified
