Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Types Rosso and Rosato: Sangiovese, 70%; other local non-aromatic red varieties, up to 30%. Type Bianco: Trebbiano toscano and/or Verdicchio and/or Biancame and/or Pinot Grigio and/or Pinot nero (vinified off the skins) and/or Riesling italico and/or Chardonnay and/or Sauvignon and/or Pinot bianco, 75%; other local non-aromatic white varieties, up to 25%. Type Focara Rosso: Pinot nero and/or Cabernet sauvignon and/or Cabernet franc and/or Merlot, 50%; other local non-aromatic red varieties, up to 50% (Sangiovese, up to 50%; others, up to 25%) Type Focara Pinot nero: Pinot nero, 90%; other local non-aromatic red varieties, up to 10%. Type Roncaglia Bianco: Trebbiano toscano, 85%; Pinot nero, 15%. 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%.
This page was written by Stefano Milioni. Background image and most photos in this section courtesy of Giuliano Bugialli, all right reserved (see Copyright and Credits).
