Spumante (WhSp, WhSpSw): Any proportions of Lambrusco (di Sorbara, Maestri, Marani, Montericco, and/or Salamino) and/or Malbo Gentile (all vinified as a white wine)
Fogarina Spumante (RoSp, RoSpSw, RdSp, RdSpSw): Same as Fogarina
Lambrusco Spumante (RoSp, RoSpSw, RdSp, RdSpSw): Same as Lambrusco
Grapes for different styles of Reggiano DOC wine can come only from specific sets of communes within the province of Reggio Emilia, but they are not technically designated as subzones
Significant Production Rules
50% of grapes for Novello must undergo carbonic maceration
Minimum alcohol level: 5.5% for still versions of Rosso, Lambrusco, and Lambrusco Salamino (10.5% potential); 5.5% for Spumante versions (11.0% potential); 7.0% for frizzante versions (10.5% potential); 10.5% for still version of Fogarina; 11.0% for Novello
Residual sugar: Spumante and Lambrusco Spumante can be produced at any sweetness level, from brut nature (zero dosage) to dolce
Aging: No minimums specified
Last Disciplinare Modification:
11/25/2024
Notes:
Note: The disciplinare includes details on a passito wine made from Fogarina, but it is at the Vino level, not DOC.