Moscadello di Montalcino DOC
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 1984
Vineyard Area: 50 ha / 125 acres (2022)
Production: 210 hl / 2,300 cases (5-year average)
Principal White Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 85% Moscato Bianco + OAWG
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Vendemmia Tardiva (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 85% Moscato Bianco + OAWG
Significant Production Rules
- Minimum alcohol level: 4.5% for Bianco tranquillo (10.5% potential); 7.0% for Bianco frizzante (10.5% potential); 11.5% for Passito (15.0% potential)
- Residual sugar: Minimum 2.6% potential alcohol (approx. 46 g/l or 4.6% residual sugar) for Bianco; minimum 3.5% potential alcohol (approx. 60 g/l or 6.0% residual sugar) for Vendemmia Tardiva
- Aging: For Vendemmia Tardiva, minimum 1 year (ERD = January 1, V+2)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
10/30/2020
