Terre dell'Alta Val d'Agri

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Red and rosé wines from the southern Italian province of Potenza ( Basilicata ) are sold under the name Terre dell'Alta Val d'Agri . The wines have had a "controlled designation of origin " ( Denominazione di origine controllata - DOC) since 2003 , which was last updated on March 7, 2014.

Cultivation

The wines with the designation may only be grown and vinified in the municipalities of Viggiano , Grumento Nova and Moliterno in the province of Potenza . The vineyards must not be over 800 m.

Manufacturing

The following types of wine are produced:

  • Terre dell'Alta Val d'Agri Rosso and Terre dell'Alta Val d'Agri Rosso Riserva: at least 50% Merlot and at least 30% Cabernet Sauvignon . A maximum of 20% other red grape varieties that are approved for cultivation in the Basilicata region may be added.
  • Terre dell'Alta Val d'Agri Rosato: at least 50% Merlot, at least 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and at least 10% Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata . A maximum of 20% other red and white grape varieties that are approved for cultivation in the Basilicata region may be added.

description

According to the denomination:

Terre dell'Alta Val d'Agri Rosso and Rosso "Riserva"

  • Color: ruby red tending to garnet red
  • Smell: pleasant, fruity
  • Taste: harmonious, round, typical, characteristic
  • Alcohol content: at least 12.0  % by volume , for "Riserva" at least 12.5% ​​by volume
  • Acidity : at least 4.5 g / l
  • Dry extract: at least 19.0 g / l

Terre dell'Alta Val d'Agri Rosato

  • Color: rosé
  • Smell: characteristic, pleasant
  • Taste: typical, characteristic
  • Alcohol content: at least 11.5  % by volume
  • Acidity : at least 4.5 g / l
  • Dry extract: at least 19.0 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 July 26, 2018 (Italian).