Ostuni DOC
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 1972
Vineyard Area: 5 ha / 12 acres (2021)
Production: 180 hl / 1,990 cases (5-year average)
Principal White Grape Varieties:
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): 50–85% Impigno; 15–50% Francavidda (locally Francavilla); maximum 10% Bianco di Alessano and/or Verdeca
RED WINES
- Ottavianello (Rd): Minimum 85% Ottavianello; maximum 15% Malvasia Nera, Negroamaro, Notardomenico, and/or Susumaniello
Significant Production Rules
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Ottavianello
- Aging: No minimums specified
Last Disciplinare Modification:
11/30/2011