IGP Colli Aprutini
Synopsis
History: Established in 1995
Vineyard Area: 228 ha / 563 acres (2018)
Production: 22,000 hl / 244,400 cases (2018)
Principal White Grape Varieties:
Barbera Bianca,
Biancame,
Bombino Bianco,
Chardonnay,
Cococciola,
Falanghina,
Fiano,
Friulano,
Garganega,
Gewürztraminer,
Grechetto,
Greco,
Malvasia,
Manzoni Bianco,
Montonico Bianco,
Moscato,
Mostosa,
Passerina,
Pecorino,
Pinot Bianco,
Pinot Grigio,
Riesling,
Sauvignon Blanc,
Sylvaner Verde,
Trebbiano,
Verdicchio,
Vermentino,
Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Aglianico,
Barbera,
Cabernet Franc,
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Canaiolo Nero,
Ciliegiolo,
Dolcetto,
Gaglioppo,
Malbec,
Marzemino,
Merlot,
Montepulciano,
Nebbiolo,
Nero d’Avola (Calabrese),
Pinot Nero,
Primitivo,
Refosco,
Sangiovese,
Syrah Styles and Wine Composition
WHITE WINES
- 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 WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
- Novello (Rosato)
RED WINES
- 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)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- 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
