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IGP Colli Aprutini

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Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
Varietals (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay, Cococciola, Falanghina, Fiano, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Passerina, Pecorino, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano (Abruzzese, Toscano), Verdicchio, or Vermentino + OANWG
Dual varietals (Wh, WhFr): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety

Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
Novello (Rosato)

Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
Varietals (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Sangiovese, or Syrah + OANRG
Dual varietals (Rd, RdFr): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
Novello (Rosso, red varietals)

Bianco Passito (WhSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
Rosso Passito (RdSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo

Significant Production Rules:

Zone of production: Numerous communes in the province of Teramo
Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato and Rosso; 11.0% for Novello and all varietals; 12.0% for Bianco Passito (16.0% potential); 12.5% for Rosso Passito (16.0% potential)
Aging: No minimums specified

Last Disciplinare Modification: 11/30/2011

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