Nettuno DOC

Region: Lazio

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 2003

Vineyard Area: 12 ha / 30 acres (2021)

Production: 550 hl / 6,140 cases (5-year average)

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Bellone, Trebbiano

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Merlot, Sangiovese

Styles and Wine Composition

WHITE WINES

Bianco (Wh, WhFr): 30–70% Bellone (locally Cacchione); 30–50% Trebbiano Toscano; maximum 20% OAWG
Bellone or Cacchione (Wh, WhFr): 85% Bellone + OAG

ROSATO WINES

Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Minimum 40% Sangiovese; minimum 40% Trebbiano; maximum 20% OAG

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): 30–70% Merlot; 30–50% Sangiovese; maximum 20% OARG
Novello (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules

Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Bellone, Rosato, and Novello; 12.0% for Rosso
Aging: No minimums specified

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011