Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Type Bianco: Riesling renano and/or Riesling italico, 80%; other local white varieties, up to 20%. Type Rosso: Groppello gentile and/or Mocasina and/or S. Stefano and/or Sangiovese, 30-60%; Barbera, 10-20%; Marzemino, 5-30%; other local red varieties, up to 10%. Type Chiaretto: Barbera, 25-65%; Croatina, 25-65%; Uva rara and/or Ughetta and/or Pinot nero, up to 45%. Type Groppello: Groppello gentile and/or S. Stefano and/or Mocasina, 85%; other local red varieties, up to 15% Type Rosato or Rosé: Groppello gentile, 85%; other local varieties, up to 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).