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This is Elba's rosé (Rosato), and it contains the same grape varieties as Alba Rosso, namely Sangiovese (60-100%), with permission to use additional local red grapes (0-40%) and green grapes (max. 10%).
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An interesting red wine based primarily on the local Sangiovese (80-100%), with permission to use additional local, non-aromatic red grapes (0-20%). Though if only one grape is added, it must only constitute 10%. If more than one grape is added, they must only constitute a maximum of 20%.
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Producers of this red wine use the grapes Sangiovese (40-80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (0-30%) and Merlot (0-30%). Up to 20% of local red grapes can also be added.
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A red wine produced from the grape of the same name. It must contain a minimum of 85% Sangiovese, with permission to add local, non-aromatic red grapes (0-15%).
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This red wine is made from the grape of the same name, namely Merlot (85-100%), and other local, non-aromatic red grapes may also be added (0-15%).
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Did you know?
Italy extends over 10 latitudes – from continental climate to subtropical climate?
So let’s just get one thing straight: at Lombardia (or Lombardy), Italy’s most populated and industrialized region, doesn’t exactly prioritize wine production. Actually, the combined output isn’t that significant, and what is produced is normally consumed locally, especially the wines from Oltrepò Pavese.
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