The Pergola PDO is reserved for the following typologies of wine: Red, Rosé, Spumante Rosé and Novello; Red Spumante and Red Passito (only with indication of grape variety). The Designation also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Pergola PDO is within the territory of the municipalities of Pergola, Fratte Rosa, Frontone, Serra Sant’Abbondio and San Lorenzo in Campo in the Province of Pesaro-Urbino, in The Marches region.
Blends
Red (incl. Superiore, Riserva), Rosé (incl. Semi-sparkling), Spumante Rosé, Novello: min. 60% Aleatico, pure or with the addition of grape berries similar in colour and originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 40%.
Description of product typologies
Pergola PDO Rosso is bright ruby-red to garnet in colour; the nose displays notes ranging from spicy to floral, such as rose and pansy, at the same time evoking the essence of red fruit and brushwood; it is full, harmonious and well balanced on the palate, with sweet tannins that leave a sensation of roundness and smoothness in the mouth. It can display Superiore and Riserva on the label, the latter only if the wine has been aged for a minimum of 2 years, of which at least 2 months must be maturing in bottles. The aging period commences November 1st of the year in which the grapes were harvested. Pergola PDO Rosé has a vivacious pink colour; the nose displays delicate fragrances of small red fruit such as wild strawberry and raspberry and is enriched by notes of wild flowers and cut grass; the palate is fresh, fruity and perfectly harmonious thanks to a light tannic note and a slightly bitter aftertaste. It can also be produced as Semi-Sparkling wine. Pergola PDO Spumante Rosé has a vivacious pink colour and fine-grained persistent foam; the nose displays evident sweet notes of raspberry, blackberry, pink grapefruit and blood orange, as well as hints of bread crust and slight traces of rose; it is sweet, full, harmonious and lively on the palate, with sweet hints of roasting and ripe fruit. Pergola PDO Novello is ruby-red in colour; the nose offers fruity notes of fruits of the forest and floral suggestions of roe and pansy; it is fresh, harmonious and lively on the palate, with a long fruity finish. Pergola PDO Spumante Rosso and Pergola PDO Passito Rosso with indication of grape variety have the organoleptic characteristics that are typical of the grapes and terroir of origin.
Grape variety specifications
The Pergola PDO may display the specifications of the following grape varieties. From red grape varieties (including Superiore, Riserva, Spumante, Passito): min. 85% Aleatico, pure or with the addition of grape berries similar in colour and originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%.The characteristics of the colour, fragrances and flavour of each specification are those typical of the grape variety and terroir of origin. The carefully selected grapes destined for the vinification of Pergola PDO Aleatico Passito wine must have been dried naturally and must be mashed before March 31st of the following year; the grape drying must take place in suitable environments and partial dehydration with the aid of ventilated air is permitted. The preservation and aging of the wine must take place in stainless steel, terracotta, vitrified cement or glass recipients with a maximum capacity of 500 litres. Pergola PDO Aleatico Passito wines cannot be made available for consumption before November 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were picked. Pergola PDO Aleatico wines may display Riserva on the label if they have been aged for a minimum period of 24 months, of which at least 2 months must be maturing in bottles; the aging period commences November 1st of the year of the grape harvest.
