DOC · since 1973
Botticino
Wine · PDO · 3 municipalities
Recognised since 1973, the Botticino DOC defines a highly specific red wine from three Lombardy municipalities: Botticino, Brescia, and Rezzato. Unlike neighbouring denominations, this wine is distinguished by a mandatory blend requiring at least 30% Barbera, 20% Marzemino, 10% Sangiovese, and 10% Schiava Gentile. These vineyards are restricted to hillside sites up to 500 metres above sea level, historically tied to the local marble industry. This deep link to Roman-era winemaking is reflected in the commune’s coat of arms, which depicts a small wine barrel. For the Riserva category, the wine must undergo aging for at least 24 months, starting from November of the harvest year.
Barbera 30%11.5% vol min120 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- ruby red with garnet reflections
- Taste
- dry, harmonious, appropriately tannic
- Consortium
- Consorzio Botticino →
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Botticino produced?
- Botticino is produced in 3 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Botticino, Brescia, Rezzato.
- What grape is Botticino made from?
- Botticino is made from Barbera (min 30%), Schiava Gentile (media e grigia, da sole o congiuntamente) (min 10%), Marzemino (localmente Berzemino) (min 20%), Sangiovese (min 10%), altri vitigni a bacca di colore analogo idonei (Regione Lombardia).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Botticino?
- The minimum alcohol content of Botticino is 11.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.