IGP Colli Aprutini
Synopsis
History: Established in 1995
Vineyard Area: 228 ha / 563 acres (2018)
Production: 22,000 hl / 244,400 cases (2018)
Styles and Wine Composition
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
- Varietals (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay, Cococciola, Falanghina, Fiano, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Passerina, Pecorino, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano (Abruzzese, Toscano), Verdicchio, or Vermentino + OANWG
- Dual varietals (Wh, WhFr): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
- Novello (Rosato)
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
- Varietals (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Sangiovese, or Syrah + OANRG
- Dual varietals (Rd, RdFr): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
- Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Bianco Passito (WhSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
- Rosso Passito (RdSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
Significant Production Rules
- Zone of production: Numerous communes in the province of Teramo
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato and Rosso; 11.0% for Novello and all varietals; 12.0% for Bianco Passito (16.0% potential); 12.5% for Rosso Passito (16.0% potential)
- Aging: No minimums specified
Last Disciplinare Modification:
11/30/2011