DOC/DOP Regulations
Region
- Calabria
Province
- Crotone
Communes of Production
- All of:
- Melissa, Belvedere Spinello, Carfizzi, San Nicola dell’Alto, Umbriatico
- Parts of:
- Casabona, Castel Silano, Crotone, Pallagorio, Rocca di Neto, Scandale, San Mauro Marchesato, Santa Severina, Strongoli
Styles
- Bianco
- Rosso
- Rosso Superiore
Grapes Varieties
- Bianco:
- 80-95% Greco Bianco,
- 5-20% combined Trebbiano Toscano and/or Malvasia Bianca
- Rosso:
- 75-95% Gaglioppo,
- 5-25% combined Greco Bianco, Greco Nero, Trebbiano Toscano, and/or Malvasia Bianca
Minimum Alcohol
- Bianco: 11.5%
- Rosso: 12.5%
- Rosso Superiore: 13%
Minimum Total Acidity
- 5 g/l
Aging Requirements
- Rosso Superiore: Wines must be aged for min. 2 years from november 1 of the year of harvest.
Maximum Yields
- Bianco: 12 tons/ha
- Rosso: 11 tons/ha
DOC Established
- 1979 (last modified 2011)
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