Description
The Bianco di Castelfranco Emilia PGI is reserved for the following types of wine: White, Moscato (with specification of grape variety) and Trebbiano (with specification of grape variety), all of which can also be semi-sparkling or partially fermented grape must.
Production Area
The production area of Castelfranco Emilia PGI is within the territory of the numerous municipalities in the provinces of Bologna and Modena, in the Emilia-Romagnaregion.
Description of product typologies
Castelfranco Emilia PGI Bianco is straw-yellow, varying in intensity; the nose offers decisive offers floral and grassy fragrances; it is well-structured, sapid and embracing on the palate, ranging from dry to sweet, harmonious and delicate, with a slightly tart note and a persistent aftertaste. Castelfranco Emilia PGI Bianco Frizzante is straw-yellow, varying in intensity, with fine, evanescent foam; the nose offers decisive floral fragrances and hints of apple and fresh fruit; it is sapid, harmonious and delicate on the palate, with good body, and pleasantly acidulous with a persistent aftertaste, ranging from dry to sweet. Castelfranco Emilia PGI Bianco Mosto of partially fermented grapes is straw-yellow, varying in intensity, with lively, evanescent foam; it has a decisive floral flavour with hints of fresh fruit; it is sapid, harmonious, delicate and sweet on the palate, with good body.
Grape variety specifications
Castelfranco Emilia PGI wines may display the following grape variety specifications. From white grape varieties (including Semi-Sparkling and partially fermented grape Must): min. 85% Moscato (Moscato Bianco), Trebbiano, pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the Emilia-Romagna region, max. 15%. Castelfranco Emilia PGI Moscato is straw-yellow, varying in intensity; it is pleasantly aromatic on the nose, fruity with hints of peach and banana, revealing floral notes of tilia, wisteria and white flowers, typical of the grape variety; it is sapid, delicate and fresh on the palate, pleasantly acidic, ranging from dry to sweet. Castelfranco Emilia PGI Moscato Frizzante is straw-yellow, varying in intensity, with light, evanescent foam; it is pleasantly aromatic on the nose, fruity with hints of peach and banana, revealing floral notes of tilia, wisteria and white flowers, typical of the grape variety; it is sapid, delicate and fresh on the palate, pleasantly acidic, ranging from dry to sweet. Castelfranco Emilia PGI Moscato Mosto of partially fermented grapes is straw-yellow, varying in intensity, with fine, evanescent foam; it is pleasantly aromatic on the nose, fruity with hints of peach and banana, revealing floral notes of tilia, wisteria and white flowers, typical of the grape variety; it is sapid, delicate and fresh on the palate, pleasantly acidic, sweet. Castelfranco Emilia PGI Trebbiano is straw-yellow, varying in intensity; the nose reveals a light, fresh fragrance of wild flowers, characteristic of the grape variety; it is mild, sapid, delicate and harmonious on the palate, with good acidity, ranging from dry to sweet. Castelfranco Emilia PGI Trebbiano Frizzante is straw-yellow, varying in intensity, with light, evanescent foam; the nose reveals a light, fresh fragrance of wild flowers, characteristic of the grape variety; it is mild, sapid, delicate and harmonious on the palate, with good acidity, ranging from dry to sweet. Castelfranco Emilia PGI Trebbiano Mosto of partially fermented grapes is straw-yellow, varying in intensity, with light, evanescent foam; the nose reveals a light, fresh fragrance of wild flowers, characteristic of the grape variety; it is mild, sapid, delicate and harmonious on the palate, with good acidity, ranging from dry to sweet. Castelfranco Emilia Protected Geographical Indication wines specifying the two grape varieties Trebbiano and Moscato and vice versa, including Semi-Sparkling wines, must have the characteristics of the corresponding grape varieties.
