Description
The Mitterberg PGI is reserved for the following types of wine: White, Red, Rosé, Semi-Sparkling and Passito. The Indication also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Mitterberg PGI is within the territory of the autonomous Province of Bolzano.
Description of product typologies
Mitterberg PGI Bianco, alone or with specification of grape variety, is straw-yellow; the nose is fruity, at times also aromatic; it is full, harmonious and pleasant on the palate, with the characteristics of the grape variety of origin. Mitterberg PGI Rosso, alone or with specification of grape variety, varies from light ruby red to intense ruby red or deep garnet red, typical of the grape variety of origin; the nose is delicate, with characteristic fragrances of red fruit and traces of spices and aromatic herbs, revealing an aromatic complexity deriving from the grape varieties used; it is dry and smooth on the palate, with good body. Mitterberg PGI Rosato, alone or with specification of grape variety, is pink, varying in intensity; it displays delicate fruity fragrances on the nose; it is dry, harmonious and fresh on the palate, with the characteristics of the grape varieties of origin. Mitterberg PGI Frizzante, alone or with specification of grape variety, is the characteristic colour of the grape variety of origin and has thin, persistent foam; the nose is delicate with fruity notes; the flavour is harmonious, dry or medium-sweet, characteristic of the grape variety or varieties of origin. Mitterberg PGI Passito, alone or with specification of grape variety, is the characteristic colour of the grape variety of origin; the aromas are delicate and pleasant; it is full and harmonious on the palate, semi-sweet or sweet, characteristic of the grape variety or varieties of origin.
Grape variety specifications
The Mitterberg PGI with the specification of one of the grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the Province of Bolzano, is reserved for wines obtained from grapes originating from vineyards on the producer’s land made up of at least 85% of the corresponding varieties. A maximum of 15% of similarly-coloured grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area can be used, pure or combined, to produce the above-mentioned musts and wines. Mitterberg PGI wines may refer to the names of two authorised grape varieties, on the condition that the wine is produced exclusively with the indicated varieties and that the minority variety makes up at least 15% of the total. Mitterberg PGI wines with the specification of one or more of the above-mentioned grape varieties can also be produced as a semi-sparkling wine. Mitterberg PGI wines with a grape variety specification must display the organoleptic properties of the specified grape variety, as well as the specific characteristics indicated for wines of the same colour.
