IGP del Vastese / Histonium

WHITE WINES

• 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 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, 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 (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

• Zone of production: 15 communes 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