Description
The Vignanello PDO is reserved for the following types of wine: White, Red, Late Harvest and Novello; Spumante (only with specification of grape variety). The Designation also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Vignanello PDO is within the entire territory of the municipalities of Vignanello, Vasanello, Bassano in Teverina and Corchiano, and parts of Soriano nel Cimino, Fabrica di Roma and Gallese, in the Province of Viterbo, in the Lazio region.
Description of product typologies
Vignanello PDO Bianco is straw-yellow, varying in intensity and with light greenish reflections; the nose is characterised by fragrances of white flowers, pear, hay and a fresh mineral bouquet; it is dynamic on the palate, with herby undertones and good persistence. It can display Superiore on the label. Vignanello PDO Rosso is vivid ruby red, tending towards garnet red with ageing; the nose is embellished with balsamic traces of red fruit and violet; the sensations of the nose return on the palate, accompanied by an embracing tannic structure. It can display Riserva on the label if the wine has been aged for a minimum period of 2 years, commencing November 10th of the year in which the grapes were harvested. It can also be produced as Novello, which has the same organoleptic properties as the red wine. Vignanello PDO Vendemmia Tardiva varies from straw-yellow to golden yellow; the nose reveals a melody of fruity and floral fragrances, including warm, intense notes of honey, peach jam and dried fruit; it is embracing and sweet on the palate, with rounded aromas of sun-dried grapes. Vignanello PDO wines with specification of grape variety have the organoleptic properties that are typical of the grapes and terroir of origin. Vignanello Bianco, Vignanello Superiore Bianco and Vignanello Vendemmia Tardiva PDO wines can also reveal a hint of wood if they have been stored in wooden recipients.
Grape variety specifications
The Vignanello PDO may display the following grape variety specifications. From white grape varieties (incl. Spumante, Late Harvest): min. 85% Greco, pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured grapes originating from other grape 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.
Additional specifications
The Tranquillo, Spumante and Vendemmia Tardiva Vignanello Greco PDO wines can indicate the Greco grape variety on the label, followed by the specification “di Vignanello”.
