Description
The Alto Livenza PGI is reserved for the following types of wine: White, Red, Rosé and Novello. The Indication also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Alto Livenza PGI is within the territory of several municipalities in the Province of Treviso, in the Veneto region, and in the Province of Pordenone, in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.
Description of product typologies
Alto Livenza PGI Bianco, alone or with specification of grape variety, is yellow, varying in intensity, with greenish to deep yellow reflections; the nose is characterised by complex, rich fragrances of fruit and floral sensations, as well as its strong identity and typification linked to the geographical environment; it displays good structure on the palate, accompanied by excellent sapidity and a fresh, lively finish. It can also be a semi-sparkling wine. Alto Livenza PGI Rosso, alone or with specification of grape variety, is ruby-red with purple reflections when young (a year after harvesting), and this intensifies over time; it displays extremely complex fragrances on the nose, in which the grape variety’s character blends with fragrances of red fruit and hues of vanilla; it is characteristically sapid on the palate, with a rounded and mellow structure, supported by sweet and unaggressive tannins. It can also be a semi-sparkling or Novello wine. Alto Livenza PGI Rosé, alone or with specification of grape variety, has a pink colour reminiscent of onion skin; it displays typical fragrances on the nose, with scents of red fruit and graphite; it is fruity on the palate, well-balanced and light-bodied. It can also be a semi-sparkling wine.
Grape variety specifications
The Alto Livenza PGI with the specification of one of the grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the provinces of Treviso and Pordenone, is reserved for wines which are obtained from grapes originating from vineyards on the producer’s land made up of at least 85% of the corresponding grape variety. A maximum of 15% of grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area can be used, pure or combined, to produce the above-mentioned wines. Alto Livenza PGI wines with specification of grape variety must display the organoleptic properties of the specified grape variety, as well as the specific characteristics indicated for wines of the same colour.
