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Cortona (DOC)

	DOC Map:     Region: Tuscany
	Varieties:
	Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Type Rosato: Sangiovese, 40-60%; Canaiolo Nero, 10-30%; other local non-aromatic red varieties, up to 30%. Type Vin Santo: Sangiovese, 85%; other local non-aromatic red varieties, up to 15%. Type Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice: Sangiovese and/or Malvasia nera, 80%; other local non-aromatic 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:

Cortona (DOC)    Cabernet Sauvignon  Red, Dry    Chardonnay  White, Dry    Gamay  Red, Dry    Grechetto  White, Dry    Merlot  Red, Dry    Pinot Bianco  White, Dry    Pinot Nero  Red, Dry    Riesling Italico  White, Dry    Rosato  Rosé, Dry    Sangiovese  Red, Dry    Sauvignon  White, Dry    Syrah  Red, Dry    Vin Santo  White, Dry, Aged 36 months Riserva  White, Dry, Aged 60 months  White, Sweet, Aged 36 months Riserva  White, Sweet, Aged 60 months    Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice  Red, Sweet, Aged 96 months

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