Regulations

What follows is a concise overview of our regulations, i.e. the substance of the principles which govern Montecucco production together with national legislation.

Type
Grape
yield /ha
Grape
yield /wine
% main grape varieties
Ageing (wood + bottle)
Release for sale
Sangiovese Docg Riserva 70 quintals 70% 90% Sangiovese 24 months + 6 months
Date of release: 1st Nov of the same year		 01/09 3rd year following production
Sangiovese Docg 70 quintals 70% 90% Sangiovese 12 months + 4 months
Date of release: 1st Nov of the same year		 01/04 2nd year following production
Rosso Riserva Doc 90 quintals 70% 60% Sangiovese 12 months + 6 months
Date of release: 1st Nov of the same year		 01/11 2nd year following production
Rosso Doc 90 quintals 70% 60% Sangiovese 01/09 1st year following production
Vermentino Doc 110 quintals 70% 85% Vermentino 01/02 1st year following production
Bianco Doc 110 quintals 70% 40% Vermentino e/o Trebbiano Toscano 01/02 1st year following production
Rosato Doc 90 quintals 70% 70% Sangiovese e/o Ciliegiolo 01/02 1st year following production
Vin Santo Doc 110 quintals 35% 70% Trebbiano Toscano
e/o Malvasia Lunga e/o Grechetto		 18 months
Date of release: 1st Jan of the following year		 01/11 3rd year following production
Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice Doc 90 quintals 35% 70% Sangiovese 18 months
Date of release: 1st Jan of the following year		 01/11 3rd year following production