Grapes for Passito must be dried on or off the vine to achieve a minimum potential alcohol level of 15.0% and cannot normally be pressed until November 15
Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Spumante; 11.5% for Verduzzo; 12.0% for Bianco, white varietals except Verduzzo, Rosso, Cabernet, and red varietals; 12.0% for Verduzzo Passito (15.0% potential); 12.5% for Rosso Riserva and Merlot Riserva; 13.0% for Refosco Riserva; 13.0% for Refosco Passito (15.0% potential)
Residual sugar: Spumante can range from extra brut to dry
Aging: For most wines, minimum 2 months (ERD = January 1, V+1); for Passito, minimum 12 months (ERD = November 1, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 24 months (ERD = November 1, V+2)