Description
The Capalbio PDO is reserved for the following typologies of wine: White, Red, Rosé and Vin Santo. The Designation also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Capalbio PDO is within the territory of the municipalities of Capalbio, Manciano, Magliano and Orbetello in the Province of Grosseto, in the Tuscany region.
Blends
White, Vin Santo: min. 50% Trebbiano Toscano, 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. 50%, excluding the Moscato Bianco grape variety.Red, (including Riserva), Rosé: min. 50% Sangiovese, pure or with the addition of grapes berries similar in colour and originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 50%, excluding the Aleatico grape variety.
Description of product typologies
Capalbio PDO Bianco is pale straw-yellow in colour; it is delicate, fresh and fruity on the nose; it is dry on the palate. Capalbio PDO Rosso has a ruby-red colour, varying in intensity; it is vinous and characteristic on the nose; the palate offers a harmonious, dry, sapid and tannic flavour. Riserva can be displayed on the label following an aging period of at least 2 years, at least 6 months of which must be in wooden barrels. It cannot be made available for consumption before June 1st of the third year following that in which the grapes were produced. Capalbio PDO Rosé is pink in colour, varying in intensity; it is ample and vinous on the nose; it is dry, fruity and characteristic on the palate.Capalbio PDO Vin Santo has a colour that varies from golden-yellow to amber-yellow, with several variations, such as greenish reflections in young wines; the nose can display a predominant aroma of white and yellow flowers, freshly cut grass and unripe fruit; it is smooth and warm on the palate, sometimes with hints of liquorice and cinnamon. After careful selection, the grapes destined for vinification must be dried and cannot be mashed before December 1st of the harvest year and no later than March 31st of the following year; partial drying of the grapes must take place in suitable locations and partial dehydration with ventilated air is permitted; preservation and aging must take place in wooden recipients kegs, with a capacity of no more than 3 hectolitres, for a period of at least 2 years; Capalbio PDO Vin Santo cannot be made available for consumption before November 1st of the third year following that in which the grapes were produced.
Additional specifications
The Capalbio PDO may display the specifications of the following grape varieties. From white grape varieties: min. 85% Vermentino, 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%, excluding the Moscato Bianco grape variety.From red grape varieties: min. 85% Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, 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%, excluding the Aleatico grape variety.The characteristics of the colour, fragrances and flavour of each specification are those typical of the grape variety and terroir of origin.
