Copertino DOC

Region: Puglia

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1976

Vineyard Area: 76 ha / 188 acres (2021)

Production: 6,220 hl / 69,000 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

ROSATO WINES

Rosato (Ro): Minimum 70% Negroamaro; maximum 30% Malvasia Nera, Montepulciano, and/or Sangiovese (maximum 15% Sangiovese)

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): Minimum 70% Negroamaro; maximum 30% Malvasia Nera, Montepulciano, and/or Sangiovese (maximum 15% Sangiovese)
Riserva (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules

Minimum alcohol level: 12.0% for Rosato and Rosso; 12.5% for Riserva
Aging: For Riserva, minimum 2 years (ERD = November 1, V+2)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011

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