Collection: Südtiroler Weissburgunder DOC
Südtiroler Weissburgunder DOC is an Italian wine classification from the Südtirol region in Northern Italy. This classification only applies to white wines produced from the green Weissburgunder grape variety.
To obtain the Südtiroler Weissburgunder DOC classification, the wine must meet the following requirements:
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Geography: The wine must be produced in Südtirol and the areas around Bolzano.
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Grape variety: The wine must be made exclusively from Weissburgunder grapes.
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Quality: The grapes must be of high quality and ripe when harvested.
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Vinification: Vinification must take place in accordance with the applicable regulations for Südtiroler Weissburgunder DOC.
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Aging: The wine must be aged for at least 6 months before it can be sold as Südtiroler Weissburgunder DOC.
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Alcohol content: The alcohol content must be between 12% and 13.5%.
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Taste and aroma: The wine must have a clear and clean taste, with a harmonious balance between sweetness, acidity and tannins. The aromas should be of grapes and fruit, with a light floral and spicy note.
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Labeling: The bottle must be labeled Südtiroler Weissburgunder DOC.
These requirements are designed to ensure that the Südtiroler Weissburgunder DOC wine is of high quality and meets a certain standard of taste, aroma and production methods.