Melissa DOC

Region: Calabria

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1979

Vineyard Area: 14 ha / 35 acres (2021)

Production: 1,010 hl / 11,200 cases (5-year average)

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

WHITE WINES

Bianco (Wh): 80–95% Greco Bianco; 5–20% Malvasia Bianca and/or Trebbiano Toscano

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): 75–95% Gaglioppo; 5–25% Greco Bianco, Greco Nero, Malvasia Bianca, and/or Trebbiano Toscano
Superiore (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules

Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Bianco; 12.5% for Rosso; 13.0% for Superiore
Aging: For Superiore, minimum 2 years (ERD = November 1, V+2)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011