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Vin Santo del Chianti (DOC)

DOC Map:     Region: Tuscany
 
Varieties:
Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type and geographical subdenomination.
Type Secco or Amabile: Trebbiano toscano and/or Malvasia, 70%; other local varieties, up to 30%.
Type Occhio di Pernice: Sangiovese, 50%; other local varieties, up to 50%.
Types:

Vin Santo del Chianti (DOC)
   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
 Red, Sweet, Aged 36 months
Riserva  Red, Sweet, Aged 48 months


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