IGP Frusinate / del Frusinate
Synopsis
History: Established in 1995
Vineyard Area: 50 ha / 124 acres (2018)
Production: 2,920 hl / 32,440 cases (2018)
Styles and Wine Composition
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Lazio
- Varietals (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Bellone, Bombino Bianco, Capolongo, Malvasia, Maturano, Moscato, Pampanaro, Passerina, or Pinot Bianco + OAWG
- Dual or triple varietals (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of two or three varieties approved for the region of Lazio, listed on label in descending order; no OAG
- Vino della Ciociaria (Bianco and white varietals)
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Lazio
- Varietals (Ro, RoFr): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lecinaro, Merlot, Olivella, Sangiovese, or Syrah + OARG
- Dual or triple varietals (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of two or three varieties approved for the region of Lazio, listed on label in descending order; no OAG
- Vino della Ciociaria (Rosato and rosato varietals)
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Lazio
- Varietals (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lecinaro, Merlot, Olivella, Sangiovese, or Syrah + OARG
- Dual or triple varietals (Rd, RdFr): Any proportions of two or three varieties approved for the region of Lazio, listed on label in descending order; no OAG
- Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
- Vino della Ciociaria (Rosso, red varietals)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Passito (RdSw): Minimum 85% Cesanese (Comune and/or di Affile) + OARG
Significant Production Rules
- Zone of production: Entire province of Frosinone
- Grapes for Passito must be dried on or off the vine to achieve a minimum sugar level of 272 g/l (27.2%)
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco, white varietals, Rosato, and rosato varietals; 11.0% for Rosso, red varietals, and Novello; 12.0% for Vino della Ciociaria; 16.0% potential for Passito
- Aging: No minimums specified
Last Disciplinare Modification:
11/30/2011