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Colline Lucchesi (DOC)

	DOC Map:     Region: Tuscany
	Varieties:
	Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Type Rosso: Sangiovese, 45-70%; Cannaiolo and/or Ciliegiolo, 30%; Merlot, up to 15%; other local red varieties, up to 15%. Type Bianco: Trebbiano toscano, 45-70%; Greco and/or Grechetto and/or Vermentino bianco and/or Malvasia del Chianti, up to 45%; Chardonnay and/or Sauvignon, up to 30%; other local white varieties, up to 15%. Type Vin Santo Secco or Amabile: local white vrieties, all subjected to light drying, 100%. Type Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice: local red vrieties, all subjected to light drying, 100%. 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:
	Colline Lucchesi (DOC)    Bianco  White, Dry    Merlot  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Rosso  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Sangiovese  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Sauvignon  White, Dry    Vermentino  White, Dry    Vin Santo  White, Dry, Aged 36 months  White, Sweet, Aged 36 months    Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice  White, Sweet, Aged 36 months

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