Colli Maceratesi
Named Colli Maceratesi DOC are Italian white , red and sparkling wines from the provinces of Macerata and Ancona (Region stamps ) markets, which since 1975 a controlled denomination of origin ( " Denominazione di Origine Controllata - have, the last on 7" DOC). March 2014 was updated.
generation
The Colli Maceratesi Bianco is also produced in the types Passito and Spumante . For this, at least 70% of the Maceratino grape variety (also known locally as "Ribona") must be used. A maximum of 30% Incrocio Bruni 54 (Sauvignon blanc × Verdicchio), Pecorino , Trebbiano Toscano , Verdicchio , Chardonnay , Sauvignon , Malvasia Bianca Lunga and / or Grechetto may be added - individually or together. A maximum of 15% other white grape varieties that are approved for cultivation in the Marche region may be added.
The Colli Maceratesi Rosso is also produced in the Novello and “Riserva” types . For this, at least 50% of the Sangiovese grape variety must be used. A maximum of 50% Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon , Ciliegiolo , Lacrima , Merlot , Montepulciano and / or Vernaccia nera may be added - individually or together. A maximum of 15% other red grape varieties that are approved for cultivation in the Marche region may be added.
The following wines must contain at least 85% of the grape variety mentioned. A maximum of 15% other analogue grape varieties that are approved for cultivation in the Marche region may be added.
- Colli Maceratesi Ribona (Maceratino)
- Colli Maceratesi Sangiovese
Cultivation
The zone includes the entire province of Macerata and the municipality of Loreto in the province of Ancona .
description
According to the denomination:
Colli Maceratesi Bianco
- Color: straw yellow
- Smell: delicate, pleasantly harmonious smell
- Taste: dry, harmonious
- Alcohol content: at least 11.5% by volume
- Acidity : at least 4.5 g / l
- Dry extract: at least 16.0 g / l
Colli Maceratesi Rosso
- Color: ruby red
- Smell: characteristic, intense
- Taste: dry, harmonious
- Alcohol content: at least 11.5% by volume, with "Riserva" 12.5% by volume
- Acidity : at least 4.5 g / l
- Dry extract: at least 18.0 g / l, with "Riserva" 21.0 g / l
literature
- Valeria Camaschella (Ed.): Lexicon of Italian Wines - All DOCG & DOC wines . Hallwag, Gräfe and Unzer, Munich 2002, ISBN 3-7742-0756-9 , p. 193 .