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Merlara DOC

Region: Veneto

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 2000

Vineyard Area: 14 ha / 35 acres (2019)

Production: 690 hl / 7,670 cases (5-year average)

Styles and Wine Composition

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)

Significant Production Rules

  • 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

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011

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