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Assisi DOC

Region: Umbria

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1997

Vineyard Area: 57 ha / 141 acres (2021)

Production: 1,580 hl / 17,600 cases (5-year average)

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

WHITE WINES
  • Bianco (Wh): 50–70% Trebbiano; minimum 10% Grechetto; maximum 40% OAWG
  • Grechetto (Wh): Minimum 85% Grechetto + OAWG
ROSATO WINES
  • Rosato (Ro): 50–70% Sangiovese; 10–30% Merlot; maximum 40% OARG
RED WINES
  • Rosso (Rd): 50–70% Sangiovese; 10–30% Merlot; maximum 40% OARG
  • Cabernet Sauvignon (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon + OARG
  • Merlot (Rd): Minimum 85% Merlot + OARG
  • Pinot Nero (Rd): Minimum 85% Pinot Nero + OARG
  • Novello (Rosso)
  • Riserva (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nero)

Significant Production Rules

  • Vineyard elevation: Minimum 180 m (590 ft); maximum 750 m (2,460 ft)
  • Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco, Rosato, and Novello; 11.5% for Grechetto; 12.0% for Rosso; 12.5% for red varietals; 13.0% for Riserva
  • Aging: For Riserva, minimum 24 months, including 12 months in barrel and 3 months in bottle (ERD = November 1, V+2)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011

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