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Garda (DOC)

	DOC Map:     Regions: Lombardy Veneto
	Varieties:
	Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Type Bianco Classico: Riesling and/or Riesling italico, 70%; other local non-aromatic white varieties, up to 15%. Type Rosso Classico, Chiaretto Classico and Rosé: Groppello, up to 30%; Marzemino, up to 5%; Sangiovese, at least 5%; Barbera, at least 5%; other local non-aromatic varieties, up to 10%. Type Frizzante: Garganega and/or Chardonnay, 100% Varietal types: the blend proportions are always the same, variety indicated in the type name, 85%; other similar varieties admitted under the DOC law, 15%.

Types:

Garda (DOC)    Barbera  Red, Dry  Frizzante, Red, Dry    Bianco Classico  White, Dry    Cabernet  Red, Dry    Cabernet Franc  Red, Dry    Cabernet Sauvignon  Red, Dry    Chardonnay  White, Dry  Spumante, White, Dry    Chiaretto Classico  Rosé, Dry    Cortese  White, Dry    Corvina  Red, Dry    Frizzante  Frizzante, White, Dry    Garganega  White, Dry    Groppello Classico  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Marzemino  Red, Dry    Merlot  Red, Dry    Pinot Grigio  White, Dry    Pinot Nero  Red, Dry    Riesling  White, Dry  Spumante, White, Dry    Riesling Italico  White, Dry    Rosé  Rosé, Dry    Rosso Classico  Red, Dry Superiore  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Sauvignon  White, Dry    Tocai  White, Dry

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