Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Type Rosso: Cesanese and/or Merlot and/or Montepulciano and/or Nero buono and/or Sangiovese, 85%; other local red varieties, up to 15%. Type Rosato: one or more local red varieties, up to 100%. Type Bianco: Malvasia (bianca, di Candia, puntinata) and/or Trebbiano (toscano, romagnolo, di Soave, verde and giallo) 70%; other local white varieties, up to 30%.
This page was written by Stefano Milioni. Background image and most photos in this section courtesy of Giuliano Bugialli, all right reserved (see Copyright and Credits).