Bianco di Pitigliano DOC
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 1966
Vineyard Area: 129 ha / 319 acres (2021)
Production: 9,190 hl / 102,000 cases (5-year average)
Principal White Grape Varieties:
Ansonica,
Chardonnay,
Grechetto,
Greco,
Malvasia,
Pinot Bianco,
Sauvignon Blanc,
Trebbiano,
Verdello,
Viognier,
Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) Styles and Wine Composition
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Minimum 40% Trebbiano Toscano; maximum 60% Ansonica, Chardonnay, Grechetto, Greco, Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdello, Viognier, and/or Welschriesling (aka Riesling Italico); maximum 15% OAWG
- Superiore (Bianco)
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (WhSp): Same as Bianco
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Vin Santo (Wh, WhSw): Same as Bianco
Significant Production Rules
- After harvest, grapes for Vin Santo must be air-dried to achieve a minimum sugar level of 260 g/l (26.0%)
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Spumante; 12.0% for Superiore; 12.0% for Vin Santo (16.0% potential)
- Residual sugar: Spumante can range from natural (zero dosage) to dry
- Aging: For Vin Santo, minimum approx. 2 years, including 18 months in barrel (ERD = March 1, V+3)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
11/30/2011
