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IGP Colli del Sangro

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Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
Varietals (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Chardonnay, Cococciola, Falanghina, Fiano, Garganega, Greco, Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Passerina, Pecorino, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano (Abruzzese, Toscano), 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, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Sangiovese, or Syrah + OANRG
Cabernet (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon + OAG
Dual varietals (Rd, RdFr): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
Novello (Rosso, red varietals)

Bianco Passito (Wh): 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: Communes of Archi, Atessa, Bomba, Fossacesia, Mozzagrogna, Paglieta, Santa Maria Imbaro, Sant’Eusanio del Sangro, and Torino di Sangro in the province of Chieti
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: 12/22/2014

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