Terre di Cosenza

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Under the name Terre di Cosenza DOC (dt. The country Cosenza) are Italian white , rosé and red wines - and sparkling wines from the province of Cosenza in the region Calabria marketed. They have had a "controlled designation of origin " (Denominazione di origine controllata - DOC ) since 2011 , which was last updated on March 7, 2014. The cultivation area is the second largest in Calabria after Ciró .

Cultivation

The cultivation and vinification of the wines are permitted throughout the province of Cosenza .

generation

Terre di Cosenza is offered in the following types of wine:

  • Terre di Cosenza Rosso (also called “Riserva”, Passito , “Spätlese”, 'vendemmia tardiva' and Novello ): at least 60% must be made from the Magliocco grape variety (locally also 'Magliocco Dolce' or 'Arvino' or 'Mantonico nero' or Called 'Lacrima' or 'Guarnaccia nera'). A maximum of 40% other red grape varieties approved for cultivation in the Calabria region may be added.
  • Terre di Cosenza Rosato : must consist of at least 60% of the grape varieties Magliocco, Greco Nero , Gaglioppo , Aglianico and Calabrese - individually or together. A maximum of 40% other grape varieties that are approved for cultivation in the Calabria region may be added.
  • Terre di Cosenza Bianco . Must consist of at least 60% of the grape varieties Greco bianco , Guarnaccia bianca , Pecorello and / or Mantonico - individually or together. A maximum of 40% other white grape varieties approved for cultivation in the Calabria region may be added.
  • Terre di Cosenza Bianco Spumante . The sparkling wine must consist of at least 60% Mantonico grapes . A maximum of 40% other white grape varieties approved for cultivation in the Calabria region may be added.
  • Terre di Cosenza Rosato Spumante . Must consist of at least 60% Mantonico grape variety. A maximum of 40% red grape varieties (Greco Nero, Magliocco, Gaglioppo, Aglianico and Calabrese) may be added.

Furthermore, almost single-variety wines are offered. The grape variety mentioned in the name must be at least 85%. A maximum of 15% other analogous grape varieties that are approved for cultivation in the Calabria region may be added.

  • Terre di Cosenza Magliocco . In addition to Magliocco, only the following other grape varieties may be used here: Greco nero, Gaglioppo, Aglianico and / or Calabrese.
  • Terre di Cosenza Greco Bianco
  • Terre di Cosenza Guarnaccia Bianca
  • Terre di Cosenza Malvasia bianca
  • Terre di Cosenza Mantonico
  • Terre di Cosenza Pecorello
  • Terre di Cosenza Chardonnay
  • Terre di Cosenza Gaglioppo
  • Terre di Cosenza Greco nero
  • Terre di Cosenza Calabrese ( Nero d'Avola )
  • Terre di Cosenza Chardonnay
  • Terre di Cosenza Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Terre di Cosenza Merlot
  • Terre di Cosenza Sangiovese

description

According to denomination (excerpt):

Terre di Cosenza Bianco

  • Color: straw yellow, sometimes tends to be greenish
  • Smell: characteristic, pleasant, fruity
  • Taste: fresh, delicate, fruity
  • Alcohol content: at least 10.5  % by volume
  • Acidity : at least 5.0 g / l
  • Dry extract: at least 16.0 g / l

Terre di Cosenza Rosso

  • Color: more or less intense ruby ​​red, with “Riserva” up to garnet red
  • Smell: vinous, pleasant, with characteristic
  • Taste: full, dry and harmonious
  • Alcohol content: at least 11.5  % by volume
  • Acidity : at least 4.5 g / l
  • Dry extract: at least 20.0 g / l

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c d e Disciplinare di Produzione della Denominazione di Origine Controllata (production regulations and description). (PDF) In: ismeamercati.it. November 27, 2017, accessed August 4, 2018 (Italian).

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