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Val d’Arno di Sopra / Valdarno di Sopra DOC

Region: Toscana

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 2011, incorporating the former Pietraviva DOC

Vineyard Area: 58 ha / 143 acres (2021)

Production: 1,110 hl / 12,300 cases (5-year average)

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

WHITE WINES
  • Bianco (Wh): 40–80% Chardonnay; maximum 50% Malvasia Bianca Lunga and/or Trebbiano Toscano; maximum 10% Sauvignon Blanc; maximum 30% OAWG
  • Chardonnay (Wh): Minimum 85% Chardonnay + OAWG
  • Malvasia Bianca Lunga (Wh): Minimum 85% Malvasia Bianca Lunga + OAWG
  • Orpicchio (Wh): Minimum 85% Orpicchio + OAWG
  • Sauvignon (Wh): Minimum 85% Sauvignon Blanc + OAWG
  • Trebbiano (Wh): Minimum 85% Trebbiano Toscano + OAWG
  • Riserva (Bianco and all varietals)
ROSATO WINES
  • Cabernet Franc Rosato or Rosè (Ro): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc + OARG
  • Pugnitello Rosato or Rosè (Ro): Minimum 85% Pugnitello + OARG
  • Sangiovese Rosato or Rosè (Ro): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OARG
RED WINES
  • Rosso (Rd): 40–80% Merlot; maximum 50% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and/or Syrah; maximum 30% OARG
  • Cabernet Franc (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc + OARG
  • Cabernet Sauvignon (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon + OARG
  • Canaiolo Nero (Rd): Minimum 85% Canaiolo Nero + OARG
  • Ciliegiolo (Rd): Minimum 85% Ciliegiolo + OARG
  • Foglia Tonda (Rd): Minimum 85% Foglia Tonda + OARG
  • Malvasia Nera (Rd): Minimum 85% Malvasia Nera + OARG
  • Merlot (Rd): Minimum 85% Merlot + OARG
  • Pinot Nero (Rd): Minimum 85% Pinot Nero + OARG
  • Pugnitello (Rd): Minimum 85% Pugnitello + OARG
  • Sangiovese (Rd): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OARG
  • Syrah (Rd): Minimum 85% Syrah + OARG
SPARKLING WINES
  • Rosato or Rosè Spumante di Qualità (RoSp): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OARG
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
  • Vendemmia Tardiva Bianco (WhSw): Minimum 40% Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Sauvignon Blanc, and/or Trebbiano Toscano; maximum 30% OAWG
  • Vin Santo (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 60% Malvasia Bianca Lunga and/or Trebbiano Toscano + OAWG
  • Vendemmia Tardiva Nera (RoSw, RdSw): Minimum 40% Canaiolo Nero, Sangiovese, and/or Syrah; maximum 30% OARG
  • Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (RoSw, RdSw): Minimum 80% Sangiovese + OAG

Significant Production Rules

  • Maximum vineyard elevation: 170 m (560 ft)
  • Spumante must undergo second fermentation in bottles (Metodo Classico)
  • Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Bianco and white varietals, all Rosatos, and Spumante; 12.0% for Rosso and red varietals; 12.5% for Bianco Riserva and Rosso Riserva; 13.0% for red varietal Riservas; 15.0% for Vendemmia Tardiva; 16.0% for Vin Santo (including Occhio di Pernice)
  • Aging: For Bianco, white varietals, and Rosato varietals, minimum approx. 3–4 months (ERD = February 1, V+1); for Rosso and red varietals, minimum approx. 5 months (ERD = March 31, V+1); for Vendemmia Tardiva, minimum approx. 1 year (ERD = November 1, V+1); for all white Riservas, minimum 1 year, including 6 months in wood and 3 months in bottle (ERD = November 1, V+1); for all red Riservas, minimum 2 years, including 12 months in wood and 3 months in bottle (ERD = November 1, V+2); for Vin Santo (including Occhio di Pernice), minimum approx. 4 years in barrel (ERD = November 1, V+4); for Spumante, minimum 4 years on the lees (ERD February 1, V+5)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

07/10/2024

Notes:

Note: The disciplinare was almost completely rewritten in 2024 with substantial changes, so earlier vintages may be dramatically different from recent wines.

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