DOC · since 1973
Montecompatri Colonna
Wine · PDO · 4 municipalities
Unlike neighboring denominations with flexible elevations, Montecompatri Colonna strictly excludes any vineyards planted above 480 meters above sea level. Established in 1973 across four Lazio municipalities, including Colonna and Monte Compatri, this DOC currently registers zero verified producers. The official rules require a white blend featuring Trebbiano—which must constitute at least 30 percent of the vineyards—alongside Malvasia, Bellone, and Bombino. Producers can bottle eight distinct labelled sub-types, ranging from dry to sweet styles, including sparkling frizzante and Superiore variations that must maintain a minimum total acidity of 4.5 grams per liter.
Malvasia (bianca di Candia e puntinata) %10.5% vol min150 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers0 verified
The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense straw yellow
- Taste
- dry (unfermented reducing sugars up to 4 g/l), medium-sweet or sweet, characteristic, harmonious
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Montecompatri Colonna produced?
- Montecompatri Colonna is produced in 4 municipalities in Lazio, Italy: Colonna, Monte Compatri, Rocca Priora, Zagarolo.
- What grape is Montecompatri Colonna made from?
- Montecompatri Colonna is made from Malvasia (bianca di Candia e puntinata), Trebbiano (toscano, verde e giallo) (min 30%), Bellone e Bombino (bianco).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Montecompatri Colonna?
- The minimum alcohol content of Montecompatri Colonna is 10.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.