Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Type Rosso: Aleatico and/or Cabernet franc and/or Cabernet sauvignon and/or Canaiolo and/or Ciliegiolo and/or Merlot and/or Montepulciano and/or Pinot nero and/or Sangiovese, at least 70%; Aleatico and/or Barbera and/or Cesanese comune and/or Colorino and/or Dolcetto, up to 30%. 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).
