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IGT · since 2007

Ronchi Varesini

Wine · PGI · 94 municipalities

Recognised since 2007, the Ronchi Varesini IGT covers an unusually extensive production zone of 94 municipalities across the province of Varese, including Angera and Albizzate, excluding only the northern mountainous terrain. What sets this denomination apart from typical Italian IGTs is its explicit authorization of supplementary emergency irrigation—known as "soccorso" irrigation—to support the vines. Whether producing rosso, rosato, or bianco, all wines must reach a minimum alcohol level of 11.0% volume at consumption, with a maximum yield capped at 14.0 tonnes per hectare. Despite these detailed standards, the appellation currently records zero verified active producers.

Barbera %11% vol min140 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers0 verified

The facts

Colour
ruby red
Taste
harmonious, typical

The producers 0

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ronchi Varesini produced?
Ronchi Varesini is produced in 94 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Albizzate, Angera, Arcisate, Arsago Seprio and more.
What grape is Ronchi Varesini made from?
Ronchi Varesini is made from Barbera, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Croatina, vitigni a bacca bianca non aromatici idonei alla coltivazione nella Regione Lombardia.
What is the minimum alcohol content of Ronchi Varesini?
The minimum alcohol content of Ronchi Varesini is 11% vol.
What does IGT mean?
IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) identifies wines typical of a broader geographic area, with more flexible rules than DOC/DOCG.