THE REGULATIONS

 

D.O.C. Cortona – Controlled Place of Origin Cortona

 

INDEX

 
 

Art. 1.

Denomination of the Wines

 
 

 
 

Art. 2.

Ampelopsis

 
 

 
 

Art. 3.

Area of Production of Grapes

 
 

 
 

Art. 4.

Regulations for the Viticulturist

 
 

 
 

Art. 5.

Regulations for Vinification

 
 

 
 

Art. 6.

Characteristics

 
 

 
 

Art. 7.

Labelling, Designation and Presentation

 
 

 
 

Art. 8.

Packaging

 
       
     
 

Art. 2. Ampelography

The wines from controlled place of origin ‘Cortona’ have to be obtained from grapes produced by vineyards having, in the business field, the following ampelography:

"Cortona" Rosato:
Sangiovese: from 40% to 60%; Canaiolo Nero: from 10% to 30%, coming together alone or joined, for the production of the said wine; grapes originated from other vines, with berries of similar colour, non-aromatic, recommended and/or authorised by the Province of Arezzo, up to a maximum of 30%.

"Cortona" Chardonnay:
Chardonnay: minimum 85%, grapes from other vines, having similar coloured berries and non-aromatic, may be combined for the production of the said wine, recommended and/or authorised by the Province of Arezzo, up to a maximum of 15%.

 

"Cortona" Grechetto:
Grechetto: minimum 85%, grapes from other vines, having similar coloured berries and non-aromatic, may be combined for the production of the said wine, recommended and/or authorised by the Province of Arezzo, up to a maximum of 15%.

"Cortona" Pinot Bianco:  
Pinot  Bianco: minimum  85%, grapes from other vines, having similar coloured berries and non-aromatic, may be combined for the production of the said wine, recommended and/or authorised by the Province of Arezzo, up to a maximum of 15%.

"Cortona" Riesling Italico:
Riesling Italico: minimum 85%, grapes from other vines, having similar coloured berries and non-aromatic, may be combined for the production of the said wine, recommended and/or authorised by the Province of Arezzo, up to a maximum of 15%.

"Cortona" Sauvignon:
Sauvignon: minimum 85%, grapes from other vines, having similar coloured berries and non-aromatic, may be combined for the production of the said wine, recommended and/or authorised by the Province of Arezzo, up to a maximum of 15%.

"Cortona" Cabernet Sauvignon:
Cabernet Sauvignon: minimum 85%, grapes from other vines, having similar coloured berries and non-aromatic, may be combined for the production of the said wine, recommended and/or authorised by the Province of Arezzo, up to a maximum of 15%.

"Cortona" Gamay:
Gamay: minimum 85%, grapes from other vines, having similar coloured berries and non-aromatic, may be combined for the production of the said wine, recommended and/or authorised by the Province of Arezzo, up to a maximum of 15%.

"Cortona" Merlot:
Merlot:  minimum 85%, grapes from other vines, having similar coloured berries and non-aromatic, may be combined for the production of the said wine, recommended and/or authorised by the Province of Arezzo, up to a maximum of 15%.

"Cortona" Pinot Nero:
Pinot Nero: minimum 85%, grapes from other vines, having similar coloured berries and non-aromatic, may be combined for the production of the said wine, recommended and/or authorised by the Province of Arezzo, up to a maximum of 15%.

 

"Cortona" Sangiovese:
Sangiovese: minimum 85%, grapes from other vines, having similar coloured berries and non-aromatic, may be combined for the production of the said wine, recommended and/or authorised by the Province of Arezzo, up to a maximum of 15%.

"Cortona" Syrah  :
Syrah: minimum 85%, grapes from other vines, having similar coloured berries and non-aromatic, may be combined for the production of the said wine, recommended and/or authorised by the Province of Arezzo, up to a maximum of 15%.

"Cortona" Vin Santo e Vin Santo riserva:
Tuscan Trebbiano, Grechetto and Malvasia Bianca Lunga:  jointly or alone, minimum 80%, grapes from other vines, having white berries, may be combined for the production of the said wine, recommended and/or authorised by the Province of Arezzo, up to a maximum of 20%.

 

"Cortona" Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice:
Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera:  jointly or alone, minimum 80%, grapes from other vines, having similar coloured berries, may be combined for the production of the said wine, recommended and/or authorised by the Province of Arezzo, up to a maximum of 20%.

 

 
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