Description
The Lison-Pramaggiore PDO is reserved for the following types of wine: White, Red and Spumante; White Passito, Red Passito (the latter two only with specification of grape variety). The Designation also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Lison-Pramaggiore PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the Province of Pordenone, in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, and in the provinces of Venice and Treviso, in the Veneto region.
Description of product typologies
Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Bianco is straw-yellow with greenish-golden reflections; the nose bursts with strong fruity notes and hints of jasmine and hazelnut; the palate displays delicate woody hints accompanied by a smooth, dry flavour. Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Bianco wines can only be released for consumption two months after November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced. Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Rosso is ruby red, tending towards garnet red with ageing; the nose bursts with a vinous aroma, characterised by persistent hints of raspberry, blackberry and traces of wood and spices; it is dry and harmonious on the palate. It can display Riserva on the label. Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Rosso wines can only be released for consumption two months after November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced; for Riserva wines it is 24 months after. Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Spumante is straw-yellow and has a fine, persistent perlage; the nose offers fruity sensations of apple and pear and a persistent, salty finish; it is sapid and fresh on the palate. Gasification must be carried out through natural fermentation. The organoleptic properties of Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Passito Bianco and Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Passito Rosso wines with specification of grape variety are typical of the grapes and terroir of origin. Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Passito Bianco and Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Passito Rosso wines can only be released for consumption 12 months after November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced.
Grape variety specifications
The Lison-Pramaggiore PDO may display the following grape variety specifications. From white grape varieties: min. 85% Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio (only in the Province of Pordenone), Sauvignon, Verduzzo (Friulano and/or Trevigiano, incl. Passito), pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured grapes originating from other varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%. From red grape varieties: min. 85% Merlot (incl. Riserva), Cabernet (Franc and/or Sauvignon and/or Carmenère), Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Malbech, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso (incl. Riserva, Passito), pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured unaromatic grapes originating from other varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%. The characteristics of the colour, fragrances and flavour of each specification are those typical of the grape variety and terroir of origin. The vinification of the grapes destined for the production of Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Passito and Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Verduzzo Passito can only take place after the grapes are dried naturally, or with the aid of air-conditioning systems, on the condition that they operate at a similar temperature as that found during traditional drying processes. The dried grapes cannot be pressed before November 15th of each year. The following wines can only be released for consumption two months after November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced: Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Chardonnay, Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Pinot Grigio, Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Sauvignon, Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Verduzzo, Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Cabernet (including Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon), Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Merlot, Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Malbech, Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Refosco dal Peduncolo rosso and Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Carmenère. Lison- Pramaggiore PDO Merlot Riserva and Lison- Pramaggiore PDO Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Riserva wines can only be released for consumption 24 months after November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced. Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Passito and Lison-Pramaggiore PDO Verduzzo Passito wines can only be released for consumption 12 months after November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced. For wines produced from just one grape variety, the addition of musts or wines belonging to the same designation is permitted, max. 15%.
Additional specifications
Inter-regional PDOs: Lison-Pramaggiore PDO is produced with the same characteristics in all the municipalities in the Province of Pordenone, in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, and the provinces of Venice and Treviso, in the Veneto region.
