IGP del Vastese / Histonium
Abruzzo阿布鲁佐
Region: Abruzzo
History: Established in 1995
Vineyard Area: 12 ha / 28 acres (2014)
Production: 353 hl / 3,920 cases (2014)
Principal White Grape Varieties: Barbera Bianca, Biancame, Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay, Cococciola, Falanghina, Fiano, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Grechetto, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Mostosa, Passerina, Pecorino, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Vermentino, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Dolcetto, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Marzemino, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah
Styles and Wine Composition:
Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
Varietals (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Chardonnay, Cococciola, Falanghina, Fiano, Garganega, Greco, Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Passerina, Pecorino, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano (Abruzzese, Toscano), or Vermentino + OANWG
Dual varietals (Wh, WhFr): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
Novello (Rosato)
Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
Varietals (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Sangiovese, or Syrah + OANRG
Dual varietals (Rd, RdFr): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
Bianco Passito (Wh): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
Rosso Passito (RdSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
Significant Production Rules:
Zone of production: 15 communes in the province of Chieti
Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato and Rosso; 11.0% for Novello and all varietals; 12.0% for Bianco Passito (16.0% potential); 12.5% for Rosso Passito (16.0% potential)
Aging: No minimums specified
Last Disciplinare Modification: 12/22/2014