Botticino DOC

Region: Lombardia

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1968

Vineyard Area: 25 ha / 62 acres (2021)

Production: 510 hl / 5,640 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Barbera, Marzemino

Styles and Wine Composition

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): Minimum 30% Barbera; minimum 20% Marzemino (locally Berzemino); minimum 10% Sangiovese; minimum 10% Schiava Gentile; maximum 10% OARG
Riserva (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules

Maximum vineyard elevation: 500 m (1,640 ft)
Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Rosso; 12.5% for Riserva
Aging: For Rosso, minimum approx. 7 months (ERD = June 1, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 2 years (ERD = November 1, V+2)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011