Castel San Lorenzo
Wine · PDO · 8 municipalities
Recognized since 1996, the Castel San Lorenzo DOC in Campania distinguishes itself through its highly specific grape requirements. This southern Italian denomination mandates a minimum of 60 percent Barbera and 20 percent Sangiovese for its red wines. Its official regulations cover nine distinct tipologie, including Moscato Lambiccato, which must be obtained via controlled-temperature maceration to reach a minimum of 13.5 percent total alcohol. Across eight production municipalities, which include Bellosguardo and Felitto, the zone's 135 verified producers must limit red, rosato, and moscato yields to 10.0 tonnes per hectare, maintaining strict, regulated production standards.
The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense ruby
- Taste
- dry, slightly acidic, appropriately tannic, harmonious
The producers 135
+ 129 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castel San Lorenzo produced?
- Castel San Lorenzo is produced in 8 municipalities in Campania, Italy: Aquara, Bellosguardo, Castelcivita, Castel San Lorenzo and more.
- What grape is Castel San Lorenzo made from?
- Castel San Lorenzo is made from Barbera (min 60%), Sangiovese (min 20%), altri vitigni a bacca nera idonei alla coltivazione per la provincia di Salerno.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Castel San Lorenzo?
- The minimum alcohol content of Castel San Lorenzo is 11.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.