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Bivongi DOC

Region: Calabria

Synopsis

History: Established as a DOC in 1996

Vineyard Area: 12 ha / 30 acres (2021)

Production: 450 hl / 5,000 cases (5-year average)

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

WHITE WINES
  • Bianco (Wh): 30–50% Greco, Guardavalle (locally Uva Greca), and/or Montonico Bianco; 30–50% Ansonica and/or Malvasia; maximum 30% OAWG
ROSATO WINES
  • Rosato (Ro): 30–50% Gaglioppo and/or Greco Nero; 30–50% Castiglione, Nero d’Avola (aka Calabrese), and/or Nocera; maximum 15% OAWG; maximum 10% OARG
RED WINES
  • Rosso (Rd): 30–50% Gaglioppo and/or Greco Nero; 30–50% Castiglione, Nero d’Avola, and/or Nocera; maximum 15% OAWG; maximum 10% OARG
  • Novello (Rosso)
  • Riserva (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules

  • Maximum vineyard elevation: 800 m (2,625 ft)
  • Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco; 11.5% for Rosato; 12.0% for Rosso and Novello; 12.5% for Riserva
  • Residual sugar: Maximum 10 g/l (1.0%) for Novello
  • Aging: For Bianco, Rosato, and Rosso, minimum approx. 2–3 months (ERD = January 1, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 2 years (ERD = November 1, V+2)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011

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