Circeo DOC

Region: Lazio

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1996

Vineyard Area: 66 ha / 163 acres (2021)

Production: 4,400 hl / 48,900 cases (5-year average)

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Merlot, Sangiovese

Styles and Wine Composition

WHITE WINES

Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 55% Trebbiano Toscano; maximum 30% Chardonnay; maximum 30% Malvasia; maximum 15% OAWG
Trebbiano (Wh): Minimum 85% Trebbiano + OAG

ROSATO WINES

Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Minimum 55% Merlot; maximum 30% Cabernet Sauvignon; maximum 30% Sangiovese; maximum 15% OARG

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 55% Merlot; maximum 30% Cabernet Sauvignon; maximum 30% Sangiovese; maximum 15% OARG
Merlot (Rd): Minimum 85% Merlot + OAG
Sangiovese (Rd): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OAG
Novello (Rosso)
Riserva (Rosso)

SPARKLING WINES

Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 55% Trebbiano; maximum 30% Chardonnay; maximum 30% Malvasia; maximum 15% OAWG

Significant Production Rules

Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco, Rosato, and Novello; 11.5% for varietals and Spumante; 12.0% for Rosso; 12.5% for Riserva
Aging: For Riserva, minimum 2 years, including 6 months in barrel (ERD = November 1, V+2)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011