Region: Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto
History: Formerly a subzone of the Valdadige DOC; established as a separate DOC in 2006
Vineyard Area: 17 ha / 42 acres (2013, V)
Production: 360 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 4,650 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Pinot Grigio
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Casetta, Lambrusco
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Pinot Grigio (Wh): Minimum 85% Pinot Grigio + OANWG
- Superiore (Pinot Grigio)
RED WINES
- Casetta (Rd): Minimum 85% Casetta + OANRG
- Enantio (Rd): Minimum 85% Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata (locally Enantio) + OANRG
- Riserva (Casetta, Enantio)
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Pinot Grigio; 12.0% for Superiore, Casetta, and Enantio; 12.5% for Riserva
- Aging: For Pinot Grigio, minimum 4 months (ERD = March 1, V+1); for Superiore, Casetta, and Enantio, minimum 10 months (ERD = September 1, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 36 months (ERD = November 1, V+3)
