IGP Terre Aquilane / Terre de L’Aquila
Synopsis
History: Established in 2008
Vineyard Area: 44 ha / 109 acres (2018)
Production: 2,260 hl / 25,110 cases (2018)
Styles and Wine Composition
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
- Varietals (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Chardonnay, Cococciola, Gewürztraminer, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Passerina, Pecorino, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, or Sylvaner Verde + OAWG
- Dual varietals (Wh, WhFr): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
- Varietals (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Sangiovese, or Syrah + OARG
- 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
Significant Production Rules
- Zone of production: Entire province of L’Aquila
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Rosato, and Rosso; 11.5% for Novello and all varietals except Pinot Grigio; 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