Val d’Arno di Sopra / Valdarno di Sopra DOC

Region: Toscana

History: Established as a DOC in 2011, incorporating the former Pietraviva DOC
Principal White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Malvasia, Sauvignon Blanc
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Pugnitello, Sangiovese, Syrah
Styles and Wine Composition: 

WHITE WINES

• Bianco (Wh): 40–80% Chardonnay; maximum 30% Malvasia Bianca Lunga; maximum 20% Trebbiano Toscano; maximum 30% OAWG
• Bianco from subzones only (Wh): 40–80% Sauvignon Blanc; maximum 30% Chardonnay; maximum 30% OAWG
• Chardonnay (Wh): Minimum 85% Chardonnay + OAWG
• Malvasia Bianca Lunga from subzones only (Wh): Minimum 85% Malvasia Bianca Lunga + OANWG
• Sauvignon (Wh): Minimum 85% Sauvignon Blanc + OAWG

ROSATO WINES

• Rosato (Ro): 40–80% Merlot; maximum 35% Cabernet Sauvignon; maximum 35% Syrah; maximum 30% OARG

RED WINES

• Rosso (Rd): 40–80% Merlot; maximum 35% Cabernet Sauvignon; maximum 35% Syrah; maximum 30% OARG
• Rosso from subzones only (Rd): 40–80% Sangiovese; maximum 30% Cabernet Sauvignon; maximum 30% Merlot; maximum 30% OARG
• Cabernet Franc (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc + OARG
• Cabernet Sauvignon (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon + OARG
• Canaiolo Nero from subzones only (Rd): Minimum 85% Canaiolo Nero + OARG
• Ciliegiolo from subzone Pietraviva only (Rd): Minimum 85% Ciliegiolo + OARG
• Malvasia Nera from subzones only (Rd): Minimum 85% Malvasia Nera (di Lecce and/or di Brindisi) + OARG
• Merlot (Rd): Minimum 85% Merlot + OARG
• Pugnitello from subzones only (Rd): Minimum 85% Pugnitello + OARG
• Sangiovese (Rd): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OARG
• Syrah (Rd): Minimum 85% Syrah + OARG
• Riserva (Rosso, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese)

SPARKLING WINES

• Spumante di Qualità (WhSp): 40–80% Chardonnay; maximum 30% Malvasia Bianca Lunga; maximum 20% Trebbiano Toscano; maximum 30% OAWG
• Rosato Spumante di Qualità (WhSp): 40–80% Merlot; maximum 35% Cabernet Sauvignon; maximum 35% Syrah; maximum 30% OARG

DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES

• Passito (WhSw): 40–80% Malvasia Bianca Lunga; maximum 30% Chardonnay; maximum 30% OAWG
• Vendemmia Tardiva from subzone Pietraviva only (WhSw): Minimum 40% Malvasia Bianca Lunga; maximum 30% Chardonnay; maximum 30% OAWG

Subzones:

• Pietraviva (Bianco, Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Rosso, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Malvasia Nera, Pugnitello, Sangiovese, and Vendemmia Tardiva only)
• Pratomagno (Bianco, Chardonnay, Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Rosso, Canaiolo Nero, Malvasia Nera, Pugnitello, Sangiovese, and Vendemmia Tardiva only)

Significant Production Rules: 

• Maximum vineyard elevation: 170 m (560 ft)
• Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Vendemmia Tardiva (15.0% potential); 11.0% for Spumante bianco; 11.5% for non-subzone Bianco, Rosato, and Rosato Spumante; 12.0% for non-subzone Rosso and all varietals; 12.5% for Bianco and Rosso from subzones; 16.0% (potential) for Passito
• Residual sugar: Spumanti can range from extra brut to demisec
• Aging: For Bianco, white varietals, and Rosato, minimum approx. 3–4 months (ERD = February 1, V+1); for Rosso and red varietals, minimum approx. 5 months (ERD = March 31, V+1); for Passito, minimum approx. 1 year (ERD = November 1, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 24 months, including 6 months in barrel (ERD = November 1, V+2)