Bianchello del Metauro DOC

WHITE WINES

• Bianco (Wh): Minimum 95% Biancame (locally Bianchello); maximum 5% Malvasia
• Superiore (Bianco)

SPARKLING WINES

• Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 95% Biancame; maximum 5% Malvasia

DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES

• Passito (WhSw): Minimum 95% Biancame; maximum 5% Malvasia

• After harvest, grapes for Passito must be dried to achieve a minimum potential alcohol level of 21.0% and can be pressed only between November 1, V, and March 31, V+1
• Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Bianco and Spumante; 12.0% for Passito (15.0% potential); 12.5% for Superiore
• Residual sugar: Spumante may be brut or extra dry
• Aging: For Passito, minimum approx. 1 year (ERD = December 1, V+1)