Description
The San Colombano al Lambro PDO or San Colombano PDO is reserved for the following typologies of wine: White and Red.
Production Area
The production area of San Colombano al Lambro PDO or San Colombano PDO is within the hilly area of the municipalities of San Colombano al Lambro, in the Province of Milan, Graffignana and Sant’Angelo Lodigiano in the Province of Lodi, and Miradolo Terme and Inverno Monteleone in the Province of Pavia, in the Lombardy region.
Blends
White (incl. Semi-Sparkling): min. 50% Chardonnay, min. 10% Pinot Nero, 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. 15%. Red (incl. Semi-Sparkling, Riserva): 30-50% Croatina, min. 25-50% Barbera, max. 15% Uva Rara, 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%.
Description of product typologies
San Colombano al Lambro PDO or San Colombano PDO Bianco is straw-yellow in colour, varying in intensity; the nose bursts with floral and fruity notes; it is pleasantly dry and displays fresh acidity on the palate, and is balanced and at times medium-sweet. It can also be produced as Semi-Sparkling wine and can mention Vigna (vineyard) on the label.San Colombano al Lambro PDO or San Colombano PDO Rosso has an intense ruby-red colour with garnet highlights; the nose displays ample, complex and spicy fragrances, such as ripe red fruit, vanilla and almond; the palate displays significant structure and is slightly astringent with long persistence. It can also be produced as Semi-Sparkling wine and can mention Vigna (vineyard) or Vigna Riserva on the label.San Colombano al Lambro PDO or San Colombano PDO Bianco wine with the mention Vigna followed by the relative toponym, can also be aged in wooden recipients and can be made available for consumption after it has matured for at least 3 months in bottles, commencing the date of bottling. San Colombano al Lambro PDO or San Colombano PDO Rosso wine with the mention Vigna followed by the relative toponym, can also be aged in wooden recipients and can be made available for consumption from September 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced, after having being matured in bottles for at least 3 months; if the wine is put on the market after a mandatory aging period of at least 24 months, commencing November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced, the wine may mention Riserva on the label.
Additional specifications
The San Colombano al Lambro PDO or San Colombano PDO designation can be followed by Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
