Irpinia (wine)

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Red , rosé and white wines as well as sparkling and sweet wines are produced under the name Irpinia DOC in the Italian province of Avellino , Campania region . In 2005 they were given the status of a “controlled designation of origin ” (“ Denominazione di origine controllata ” - DOC), which was last updated on March 7, 2014.

Cultivation

The cultivation and vinification of Irpinia DOC can take place in all municipalities of the Avellino province. The municipalities of the sub-zone "Campi Taurasini" are specified separately.

In 2016, 14,646 hectoliters of DOC wine were produced from 331 hectares of vineyards.

generation

The blends are made from the following grape varieties :

  • Irpinia Bianco : 40-50% Greco Bianco and 40-50% Fiano . A maximum of 20% other grape varieties approved for cultivation in the province of Avellino may be added.
  • Irpinia Rosso , Irpinia Rosato and Irpinia Novello : at least 70% Aglianico . A maximum of 30% other grape varieties approved for cultivation in the province of Avellino may be added.

Seven wines are almost single-variety . They must contain at least 85% of the grape variety mentioned. A maximum of 15% other analogous grape varieties that are approved for cultivation in the province of Avellino may be added - individually or together.

Irpinia Spumante can be made from one grape variety (Falanghina, Fiano or Greco Bianco), which must be at least 85%. A maximum of 15% other grape varieties approved for cultivation in the province of Avellino may be added.

Irpinia Passito can be made from one grape variety (Fiano, Greco Bianco or Aglianico), which must be at least 85%. A maximum of 15% other grape varieties approved for cultivation in the province of Avellino may be added.

Irpinia Aglianico Liquoroso must be made from at least 85% Aglianico. A maximum of 15% other grape varieties approved for cultivation in the province of Avellino may be added. It is a fortified wine that is "fortified". The fermentation is interrupted by alcohol enrichment . This means that it has a higher alcohol content (at least 15-16  % by volume ) than a passito. The residual sugar content depends on when the alcohol was added.

Irpinia Campi Taurasini must be made from at least 85% Aglianico. A maximum of 15% other grape varieties approved for cultivation in the province of Avellino may be added. "Campi Taurasini" is a sub-zone (sottozona) of the growing area.

description

According to the denomination (excerpt):

Irpinia Bianco

  • Color: more or less intense straw yellow
  • Smell: floral, fruity
  • Taste: dry, balanced
  • Alcohol content: at least 10.5  % by volume
  • Acidity : at least 4.5 g / l
  • Dry extract: at least 15.0 g / l

Irpinia Rosso

  • Color: more or less intense ruby ​​red
  • Smell: floral, fruity, persistent
  • Taste: dry, balanced, characteristic
  • Alcohol content: at least 11.0  % by volume
  • Acidity : at least 4.5 g / l
  • Dry extract: at least 20.0 g / l

Irpinia Rosato

  • Color: more or less intense pink
  • Smell: floral, fruity
  • Taste: dry or semi-dry, soft
  • Alcohol content: at least 11.0  % by volume
  • Acidity : at least 5.0 g / l
  • Dry extract: at least 18.0 g / l

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 5, 2018 (Italian).
  2. ↑ Viticulture in figures 2017. (PDF) In: VQPRD d'Italia 2017. federdoc.com, accessed on June 12, 2018 (Italian).

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