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IGP Terre Aquilane / Terre de L’Aquila

Region: Abruzzo

Synopsis

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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

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