DOC · since 1973
Cinque Terre
Wine · PDO · 4 municipalities
Distinct from neighboring Ligurian wine designations, the Cinque Terre DOC—established in 1973—mandates a dry white blend composed of at least 80% Bosco, Albarola, or Vermentino grapes cultivated in just four steep coastal municipalities, including Riomaggiore. This specific varietal ratio yields a characteristically savory, mineral profile. The appellation is further distinguished by its rare Sciacchetrà passito, which cannot undergo vinification until October 1st of the harvest year. For the premium Sciacchetrà Riserva tier, the production rules demand extensive aging, prohibiting release to the market until October 1st of the third year following the harvest.
Bosco e/o Albarola e/o Vermentino bianco 80%11% vol min90 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- from straw yellow to more or less intense golden yellow, bright
- Taste
- dry, pleasant, sapid, sometimes mineral
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cinque Terre produced?
- Cinque Terre is produced in 4 municipalities in Liguria, Italy: La Spezia, Monterosso al Mare, Riomaggiore, Vernazza.
- What grape is Cinque Terre made from?
- Cinque Terre is made from Bosco e/o Albarola e/o Vermentino bianco (min 80%), altri vitigni a bacca bianca idonei alla coltivazione per la Regione Liguria.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Cinque Terre?
- The minimum alcohol content of Cinque Terre is 11% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.