Merlara DOC

WHITE WINES

• Bianco (Wh, WhFr): 50–70% Friulano; maximum 50% Chardonnay, Malvasia, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and/or Welschriesling (aka Riesling Italico)
• Chardonnay (Wh): Minimum 85% Chardonnay + OANWG
• Malvasia (Wh): Minimum 85% Malvasia Istriana + OANWG
• Pinot Bianco (Wh): Minimum 85% Pinot Bianco + OANWG
• Pinot Grigio (Wh): Minimum 85% Pinot Grigio + OANWG
• Riesling (Wh): Minimum 85% Riesling and/or Welschriesling + OANWG
• Tai (Wh): Minimum 85% Friulano (locally Tai) + OANWG

RED WINES

• Rosso (Rd): 50–70% Merlot; maximum 50% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Marzemino, Raboso, and/or Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
• Cabernet (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and/or Carmenère + OANRG
• Cabernet Sauvignon (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon + OANRG
• Marzemino (RdFrSw): Minimum 85% Marzemino + OANRG
• Merlot (Rd): Minimum 85% Merlot + OANRG
• Raboso (Rd): Minimum 85% Raboso (Piave and/or Veronese) + OANRG
• Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso + OANRG
• Novello (Rosso)

• Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco frizzante; 11.0% for Bianco tranquillo, white varietals (except Riesling), Rosso, Cabernet, Marzemino, and Novello; 11.5% for Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Raboso, and Refosco
• Aging: No minimums specified