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Buttafuoco dell’Oltrepò Pavese / Buttafuoco DOC

Region: Lombardia

Synopsis

History: Formerly part of the Oltrepò Pavese DOC; established as a separate DOC in 2010

Vineyard Area: 63 ha / 156 acres (2019)

Production: 2,920 hl / 32,400 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

RED WINES
  • Rosso (Rd, RdFr): 25–65% Barbera; 25–65% Croatina; maximum 45% Uva Rara and/or Vespolina

Significant Production Rules

  • Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Rosso frizzante (12.0% potential); 12.0% for Rosso tranquillo
  • Aging: Minimum approx. 6 months (ERD = April 30, V+1)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011

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