Region: Lombardia
History: Established as a DOC in 2011
Vineyard Area: Approx. 600 ha / 1,500 acres (2015, C)
Production: 20,000 hl (total 2014, C); avg. 192,000 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Groppello
Styles and Wine Composition:
ROSATO WINES
- Chiaretto (Ro): Minimum 50% Groppello (Gentile and/or Mocasina) + OARG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Groppello + OARG
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.5%
- Aging: For Chiaretto, minimum approx. 3–4 months (ERD = February 14, V+1); for Rosso, minimum approx. 10 months (ERD = September 1, V+1)
