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The I Terreni di Sanseverino PDO is reserved for the following typologies of wine: Red and Red Passito. The Designation also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of I Terreni di Sanseverino PDO is within the territory of the Municipality of San Severino Marche in the Province of Macerata, in The Marches region.
Blends
Red (incl. Superiore), Passito: min. 50% Vernaccia Nera, pure or with the addition of non-aromatic grape berries similar in colour and originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 50%.
Description of product typologies
I Terreni di Sanseverino PDO Rosso has a fairly deep ruby-red to crimson colour; the nose lingers on a good repertoire of aromatic herbs and fresh vegetal notes with suggestions of sour cherry and rosemary; the palate is in good keeping with the nose, mineral and with fairly intense sapidity. It can display Superiore on the label. I Terreni di Sanseverino PDO Rosso Passito is clear ruby-red to garnet in colour; the nose is intense and rich with notes of honey and baked fruit; it is mellow, fresh and long on the palate. For the production of I Terreni di Sanseverino PDO Rosso Passito wine the drying processes may take place on the vines and/or in suitable environments after harvesting; the drying period can last up until March 31st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced and vinification must be completed by December 1st of the year in which the grapes were harvested. Fermentation and maturing must take place in wooden recipients with a maximum capacity of 500 litres for at least two years. Before being made available for consumption, I Terreni di Sanseverino PDO Rosso wines must have undergone an aging period of at least 18 months and for I Terreni di Sanseverino PDO Rosso Superiore and I Terreni di Sanseverino PDO Rosso Passito the minimum period is 24 months, commencing December 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced.
Grape variety specifications
The I Terreni di Sanseverino PDO may display the specifications of the following grape varieties. From red grape varieties: Moro: min. 60% Montepulciano, pure or with the addition of non-aromatic grape berries similar in colour and originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 40%.The characteristics of the colour, fragrances and flavour of each specification are those typical of the grape variety and terroir of origin. Before being made available for consumption, I Terreni di Sanseverino PDO Moro wines must have undergone a minimum aging period of 18 months, commencing December 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced.
Additional specifications
The I Terreni di Sanseverino PDO designation can be followed by Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
