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IGP Costa Toscana

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Bianco (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Toscana
Varietals (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed grape varieties + OAG

Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Toscana
Varietals (Ro, RoFr): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed grape varieties + OAG

Rosso (Rd, RdSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Toscana
Varietals (Rd, RdSw): Minimum 85% any one of the allowed red grape varieties + OAG
Novello (Rosso, red varietals)

Vendemmia Tardiva Bianco (Wh, WhSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Toscana
Vendemmia Tardiva Rosso (RdSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Toscana
Bianco Passito (WhSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Toscana
Rosso Passito (RdSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Toscana

Significant Production Rules:

Zone of production: Designated communes in the coastal provinces of Grosseto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa Carrara, and Pisa
For Vendemmia Tardiva, grapes cannot be harvested until October 15
For red wines, enrichment by the Governo method (refermentation of wine with dried grapes) is allowed until November 30
Minimum alcohol level: 9.0% for Passito (16.0% potential); 11.0% for Rosato and Novello; 11.5% for Bianco; 12.0% for Rosso; 12.0% for Vendemmia Tardiva (15.0% potential)
Aging: For Bianco and Rosato, minimum approx. 3–4 months (ERD = January 1, V+1); for Rosso, minimum approx. 3 months (ERD = February 1, V+1); for Vendemmia Tardiva and Passito, minimum approx. 2–4 months (ERD = March 1, V+1)

Last Disciplinare Modification: 11/30/2011

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