IGP Terre Aquilane / Terre de L’Aquila
Abruzzo阿布鲁佐
Region: Abruzzo
History: Established in 2008
Vineyard Area: 30 ha / 74 acres (2014)
Production: 1,250 hl / 13,900 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 white grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
Varietals (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Chardonnay, Cococciola, Gewürztraminer, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Passerina, Pecorino, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, or Sylvaner Verde + OAWG
Dual varietals (Wh, WhFr): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
Varietals (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Sangiovese, or Syrah + OARG
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: Entire province of L’Aquila
Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Rosato, and Rosso; 11.5% for Novello and all varietals except Pinot Grigio; 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