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Last Updated: 12 months ago

Region: Umbria
History: Established in 1995
Vineyard Area: None reported (2016)
Production: None reported (2016)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Aglianico, Aleatico, Alicante, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Carignano, Cesanese, Ciliegiolo, Dolcetto, Gaglioppo, Gamay, Grechetto Rosso, Lacrima, Malbec, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Rebo, Refosco, Sagrantino, Sangiovese, Syrah, Vernaccia Nera
Styles and Wine Composition:

Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Umbria
Varietals (Rd): Minimum 85% any one of the allowed red grape varieties + OARG
Dual varietals (Rd): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety

Passito (RdSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Umbria

Significant Production Rules:

Zone of production: Communes of Bettona, Bevagna, and Cannara in the province of Perugia
Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Rosso; 15.0% potential for Passito
Aging: No minimums specified

Last Disciplinare Modification: 07/12/2013

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