Suvereto DOCG

Region: Toscana

Synopsis

Region:

History: Formerly a subzone of the Val di Cornia DOC; established as a separate DOCG in 2011

Vineyard Area: 18 ha / 44 acres (2019)

Production: 365 hl / 4,080 cases (2022)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese

Styles and Wine Composition

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot + OANRG
Cabernet Sauvignon (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon + OANRG
Merlot (Rd): Minimum 85% Merlot + OANRG
Sangiovese (Rd): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OANRG
Riserva (Rosso, varietals)

Significant Production Rules

Minimum alcohol level: 12.5% for Rosso and varietals; 13.0% for Riserva
Aging: For Rosso and varietals, minimum approx. 19 months (ERD = June 1, V+2); for Riserva, minimum approx. 26 months, including 18 months in barrel and 6 months in bottle (ERD = January 1, V+3)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

07/12/2013