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Val Polcevera (DOC)

	DOC Map:     Region: Liguria
	Varieties:
	Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Types Bianco, Spumante, Passito and Coronata: Vermentino and/or Bianchetta Genovese and/or Albarola, at least 60%; Pigato and/or Rollo and/or Bosco, up to 40%. Types Rosso and Rosato: Dolcetto and/or Sangiovese and/or Ciliegiolo, at least 60%; Barbera, up to 40%. 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:
	Val Polcevera (DOC)    Bianchetta Genovese  White, Dry  Frizzante, White, Dry    Bianco  White, Dry  Frizzante, White, Dry    Passito  White, Sweet    Rosato  Rosé, Dry  Frizzante, Rosé, Dry    Rosso  Red, Dry Novello  Red, Dry  Frizzante, Red, Dry Novello  Frizzante, Red, Dry    Spumante  Spumante, White, Dry    Vermentino  White, Dry  Frizzante, White, Dry  Coronata  White, Dry

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