Region: Veneto
History: Established as a DOC in 2010
Vineyard Area: 1,277 ha / 3,154 acres (2013, V)
Production: 37,040 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 298,400 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Glera, Pinot Grigio, Verduzzo
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Raboso
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (WhFr, WhFrSw): Minimum 50% Glera, Verduzzo Friulano, and/or Verduzzo Trevigiano + OANWG
- Chardonnay (Wh): Minimum 85% Chardonnay + OANWG
- Pinot Grigio (Wh): Minimum 85% Pinot Grigio + OANWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato or Rosé (Ro, RoFr, RoFrSw): Minimum 70% Raboso (Piave and/or Veronese) + OANRG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Merlot + OANRG
- Cabernet Franc (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc + OANRG
- Cabernet Sauvignon (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon + OANRG
- Merlot (Rd): Minimum 85% Merlot + OANRG
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 50% Glera and/or Verduzzo + OANWG
- Rosato or Rosé Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 70% Raboso + OANRG
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Rosato; 11.0% for all other wines
- Residual sugar: Spumante and Rosato Spumante can range from brut to demisec
- Aging: No minimums specified
