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Bolgheri and Bolgheri Sassicaia (DOC)

DOC Map:     Region: Tuscany
 
Varieties:
Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type and geographical subdenomination.
Type Bianco: Trebbiano toscano, 10-70%; Vermentino, 10-70%; Sauvignon, 10-70%; other local white varieties, up to 30%.
Types Rosso and Rosato: Cabernet sauvignon, 10-80%; Merlot, up to 80%; Sangiovese, up to 70%; other local red varieties, up to 30%.
Type Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice: Sangiovese, 50-70%; Malvasia nera, 50-70%; other local red varieties, up to 30%.
Type Sassicaia: Cabernet sauvignon, 80%; other local red varieties, up to 20%.
Varietal types: the blend proportions are always the same, variety indicated in the type name, 85%; other similar varieties admitted under the DOC law, 15%.
Types:

Bolgheri and Bolgheri Sassicaia (DOC)
   Bianco
 White, Dry
   Rosato
 Rosé, Dry
   Rosso
 Red, Dry
Superiore  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months
   Sassicaia
 Red, Dry, Aged 26 months
   Sauvignon
 White, Dry
   Vermentino
 White, Dry
   Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice
 Red, Sweet, Aged 36 months


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