Region: Lombardia
History: Established as a DOC in 1976
Vineyard Area: 159 ha / 393 acres (2013, V)
Production: 7,150 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 84,200 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Moscato, Pinot Bianco
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Moscato Nero
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): 55–80% Chardonnay and/or Pinot Bianco; 20–45% Pinot Grigio
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): 40–75% Merlot; 25–60% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Riserva (Rosso)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Moscato Passito (RdSw): 100% Moscato di Scanzo and/or Moscato (the disciplinare does not specify further, so this could be any Moscato family member)
Significant Production Rules:
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 500 m (1,640 ft) for reds; 600 m (1,970 ft) for whites
- Grapes for Passito must be dried on or off the vine for a minimum of 21 days and must achieve a minimum potential alcohol level of 17.0%
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Bianco and Rosso; 12.5% for Riserva; 15.0% for Passito (17.0% potential)
- Residual sugar: 30–80 g/l (3.0–8.0%) for Passito
- Aging: For Rosso, minimum 1 year, including 3 months in barrel (ERD = November 1, V+1); for Passito, minimum approx. 18 months (ERD = May 12, V+2); for Riserva, minimum 3 years, including 12 months in barrel (ERD = November 1, V+3)
