Colline Lucchesi

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Colline Lucchesi is the name of Italian red and white wines from the province of Lucca in the Tuscany region .

history

The nationally known wine bears its name based on its origin, as it is grown in the municipalities of Lucca , Capannori and Porcari in the Tuscan province of Lucca . The wine has had a "controlled designation of origin " ( Denominazione di origine controllata - DOC) since 1968 , which was last updated on March 7, 2014. In addition to the Colline Lucchesi wine, the olive oil produced from the same area has also become more popular.

generation

The following types of wine may be produced:

  • Colline Lucchesi Rosso : 45–80% Sangiovese , 10–50% Canaiolo , Ciliegiolo , Merlot and / or Syrah - individually or together. A maximum of 30% other red grape varieties approved for cultivation in the Tuscany region may be added.
  • Colline Lucchesi Bianco : 40-80% Trebbiano Toscano. 10–60% Chardonnay , Greco , Grechetto , Malvasia , Sauvignon and / or Vermentino - individually or together. A maximum of 25% other white grape varieties approved for cultivation in the Tuscany region may be added.
  • Colline Lucchesi Vin Santo : All white grape varieties that are approved for cultivation in the Tuscany region may be used.
  • Colline Lucchesi Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (Eng. "Eye of the guinea fowl"): All red grape varieties that are approved for cultivation in the Tuscany region may be used.
  • The following wines must contain at least 85% of the named grape variety. A maximum of 15% other analogue grape varieties that are approved for cultivation in the Tuscany region may be added:

description

According to the denomination, the wines are described as follows: (extract)

Colline Lucchesi Rosso

  • Color: light ruby ​​red that tends to turn garnet as it ripens
  • Smell: pleasant, characteristic
  • Taste: dry, harmonious, soft, lively in young wines
  • Alcohol content: at least 11.0  % by volume , with "Riserva" 11.5% by volume
  • Acidity : at least 4.5 g / l
  • Dry extract: at least 18.0 g / l

Colline Lucchesi Bianco

  • Color: more or less intense straw yellow
  • Smell: gentle, pleasant, characteristic
  • Taste: dry, gentle, harmonious
  • Alcohol content: at least 10.5  % by volume
  • Acidity : at least 4.5 g / l
  • Dry extract: at least 14.0 g / l

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literature

  • Valeria Camaschella (Ed.): Lexicon of Italian Wines - All DOCG & DOC wines . Hallwag, Gräfe and Unzer, Munich 2002, ISBN 3-7742-0756-9 , p. 171 .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c d Disciplinare di Produzione della Denominazione di Origine Controllata (production regulations and description). (PDF) In: ismeamercati.it. November 27, 2017, accessed August 10, 2018 (Italian).