Description
The Nettuno PDO is reserved for the following types of wine: White, Red, Rosé and Novello. The Designation also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Nettuno PDO is within the territory of the municipalities of Nettuno and Anzio in the Province of Rome, in the Lazio region.
Description of product typologies
Nettuno PDO Bianco is straw-yellow, varying in depth; the nose displays fragrances of wisteria joined by sensations of fresh and mashed fruit, wild herbs and minerals; it is sapid and rich on the palate with good persistence. It can also be produced as a semi-sparkling wine. Nettuno PDO Rosso is ruby red, at times intense; the nose offers fragrances of delicate flowers and medicinal herbs; it displays an intense and pleasant tannic vein on the palate. Nettuno PDO Rosato is pink, varying in intensity and at times with a ruby red tone; it is delicate on the nose, with evident aromas of red rose petals and redcurrants; harmonious fruitiness blends with a spring bouquet on the palate, offering a dry, delicate and lively flavour. Nettuno PDO Novello is ruby red, varying in intensity; the nose offers persistent hints of red fruit, with evident tones of raspberry and mixed berries, blended with floral sensations; the aroma and flavour on the palate reflect the nose, creating a fresh and lively taste. The aromas and taste of wines with specification of grape variety are typical of the grape. The vinification processes must take place within the production area.
Grape variety specifications
The Nettuno PDO may display the following grape variety specifications. From white grape varieties (incl. Semi-Sparkling): min. 85% Bellone (or Cacchione), pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured grapes 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.
Additional specifications
The Nettuno PDO designation can be followed by the specification Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
