Region: Marche
History: Established as a DOC in 1968
Vineyard Area: 1,140 ha / 2,816 acres (2013, V)
Production: 48,100 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 487,400 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Montepulciano, Sangiovese
Styles and Wine Composition:
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): 35–85% Montepulciano; 15–50% Sangiovese; maximum 15% OANRG
- Sangiovese (Rd): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OANRG
- Novello (Rosso)
- Superiore (Rosso)
Subzone:
- Superiore can be produced only in a portion of the denomination
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Novello; 11.5% for Rosso and Sangiovese; 12.0% for Superiore
- Aging: For Superiore, minimum approx. 1 year (ERD = November 1, V+1)
