Savuto DOC

Region: Calabria

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1975

Vineyard Area: 10 ha / 25 acres (2019)

Production: 640 hl / 7,100 cases (5-year average)

Styles and Wine Composition

WHITE WINES

Bianco (Wh): Maximum 40% Mantonico; maximum 30% Chardonnay; maximum 20% Greco Bianco; maximum 10% Malvasia Bianca; maximum 45% OAWG

ROSATO WINES

Rosato (Ro): Maximum 45% Aglianico; maximum 45% Gaglioppo (locally Arvino); maximum 10% Greco Nero and/or Nerello Cappuccio; maximum 45% OARG

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): Maximum 45% Aglianico; maximum 45% Gaglioppo; maximum 10% Greco Nero and/or Nerello Cappuccio; maximum 45% OARG
Superiore (Rosso)

Subzones

Classico, the historic production area

Significant Production Rules

Maximum vineyard elevation: 700 m (2,300 ft) in the Classico subzone
Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for Rosato; 12.0% for Rosso; 13.5% for Superiore
Aging: For Superiore, minimum 3 years (ERD = November 1, V+3)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011