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IGP Colli Aprutini

Last Updated: 5 months ago

Region: Abruzzo
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

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