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Botticino DOC

Region: Lombardia

Synopsis

History: Established as a DOC in 1968

Vineyard Area: 26 ha / 64 acres (2019)

Production: 510 hl / 5,640 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

RED WINES
  • Rosso (Rd): Minimum 30% Barbera; minimum 20% Marzemino (locally Berzemino); minimum 10% Sangiovese; minimum 10% Schiava Gentile; maximum 10% OARG
  • Riserva (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules

  • Maximum vineyard elevation: 500 m (1,640 ft)
  • Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Rosso; 12.5% for Riserva
  • Aging: For Rosso, minimum approx. 7 months (ERD = June 1, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 2 years (ERD = November 1, V+2)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011

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