Biferno DOC

Region: Molise

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1983

Vineyard Area: 48 ha / 119 acres (2021)

Production: 2,950 hl / 32,800 cases (5-year average)

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

WHITE WINES

Bianco (Wh): 70–80% Trebbiano Toscano + OAWG

ROSATO WINES

Rosato (Ro): 70–80% Montepulciano; 10–20% Aglianico; maximum 20% OANRG

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): 70–80% Montepulciano; 10–20% Aglianico; maximum 20% OANRG
Superiore (Rosso)
Riserva (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules

Maximum vineyard elevation: 500 m (1,640 ft) for reds; 600 m (1,970 ft) for whites
Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco; 11.5% for Rosato and Rosso; 12.5% for Superiore; 13.0% for Riserva
Aging: For Riserva, minimum 3 years (ERD = November 1, V+3)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011