Savuto DOC

Region: Calabria

History: Established as a DOC in 1975
Vineyard Area: 20 ha / 49 acres (2013, V)
Production: 475 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 4,550 cases bottled annually
Styles and Wine Composition: 

WHITE WINES

• Bianco (Wh): Maximum 40% Mantonico; maximum 30% Chardonnay; maximum 20% Greco Bianco; maximum 10% Malvasia Bianca; maximum 45% OAWG

ROSATO WINES

• Rosato (Ro): Maximum 45% Aglianico; maximum 45% Gaglioppo (locally Arvino); maximum 10% Greco Nero and/or Nerello Cappuccio; maximum 45% OARG

RED WINES

• Rosso (Rd): Maximum 45% Aglianico; maximum 45% Gaglioppo; maximum 10% Greco Nero and/or Nerello Cappuccio; maximum 45% OARG
• Superiore (Rosso)

Subzone:

• Classico

Significant Production Rules: 

• Maximum vineyard elevation: 700 m (2,300 ft) in the Classico subzone
• Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for Rosato; 12.0% for Rosso; 13.5% for Superiore
• Aging: For Superiore, minimum 3 years (ERD = November 1, V+3)