Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Type Bianco: Chardonnay, 50-60%; Bombino and/or Sauvignon bianco and/or Trebbiano and/or Pinot bianco 40-50%. Type Rosso: Cabernet Sauvignon, 50-60%, Sangiovese and/or Barbera and/or Merlot and/or Montepulciano, 40-50%. Type Chardonnay: Chardonnay, 100%. Type Cabernet Sauvignon: Cabernet Sauvignon, 85%; other local red varieties, up to 15%. Type Sangiovese: Sangiovese, 100%. Type Trebbiano: Trebbiano romagnolo, 85%; other local non-aromatic white varieties, up to 15%.
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).