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Montecarlo (DOC)

	DOC Map:     Region: Tuscany
	Varieties:
	Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Types Rosso and Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice: Sangiovese, 50-75%; Canaiolo nero, 5-15%; Ciliegiolo and/or Colorino and/or Malvasia nera and/or Syrah and/or Cabernet franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot, 10-15%; other local varieties, up to 20%. Types Bianco and Vin Santo Secco or Amabile: Trebbiano toscano, 40-60%; Semillon and/or Pinot grigio and/or Pinot bianco and/or Vermentino and/or Sauvignon and/or Roussane, 40-60%; other local white varieties, up to 20%.

	Types:
	Montecarlo (DOC)    Bianco  White, Dry    Rosso  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Vin Santo  White, Dry, Aged 36 months Riserva  White, Dry, Aged 48 months  White, Sweet, Aged 36 months Riserva  White, Sweet, Aged 48 months    Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice  White, Sweet, Aged 36 months Riserva  White, Sweet, Aged 48 months

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