Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio / Fior d’Arancio Colli Euganei DOCG
Synopsis
History: Formerly part of the Colli Euganei DOC; established as a separate DOCG in 2010
Vineyard Area: 140 ha / 346 acres (2019)
Production: 6,560 hl / 72,800 cases (5-year average)
Principal White Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 95% Moscato Giallo + other authorized aromatic white grapes
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (WhSpSw): Minimum 95% Moscato Giallo + other authorized aromatic white grapes
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Passito (WhSw): Minimum 95% Moscato Giallo + other authorized aromatic white grapes
Significant Production Rules
- Grapes for Passito must be dried on or off the vine to achieve a minimum potential alcohol level of 15.5%
- Minimum alcohol level: 4.5% for Bianco dolce (10.5% potential); 6.0% for Spumante (10.5% potential); 9.0% for Passito (15.5% potential); 10.5% for Bianco secco
- Residual sugar: Minimum 100 g/l (10.0%) for Bianco dolce, Spumante, and Passito
- Aging: For Passito, minimum 1 year (ERD = November 1, V+1)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
07/19/2018
