Val di Cornia Rosso / Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG
Synopsis
History: Formerly part of the Val di Cornia DOC; established as a separate DOCG in 2011
Vineyard Area: 8 ha / 20 acres (2021)
Production: 39 hl / 430 cases (5-year average)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 40% Sangiovese; maximum 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot; maximum 20% OARG
- Riserva (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules
- Minimum alcohol level: 12.5% for Rosso; 13.0% for Riserva
- Aging: For Rosso, minimum approx. 18 months (ERD = May 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:
03/07/2014
