DOC · since 2004
Sannio
Wine · PDO · 78 municipalities
Established in 2004, the Sannio DOC spans 78 municipalities in Campania, including Airola. To preserve local identity, the denomination strictly mandates that all vinification, aging, and bottling must take place entirely within the province of Benevento. While the base Rosso relies on a minimum of 50 percent Sangiovese with a maximum yield of 14.0 tonnes per hectare, Sannio differentiates itself through five localized sub-zones. Among these, Solopaca Classico sets a highly restrictive standard by permitting only Bianco, Rosso, and Rosso Riserva wines, unlike neighboring sub-zones that allow multiple varietals, sparkling Spumante, and sweet Passito styles.
Sangiovese 50%11% vol min140 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense ruby red
- Taste
- dry, balanced, sometimes off-dry or medium-sweet
- Consortium
- Sannio Consorzio Tutela Vini →
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sannio produced?
- Sannio is produced in 78 municipalities in Campania, Italy: Airola, Amorosi, Apice, Apollosa and more.
- What grape is Sannio made from?
- Sannio is made from Sangiovese (min 50%), altri vitigni a bacca nera idonei alla coltivazione in provincia di Benevento.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Sannio?
- The minimum alcohol content of Sannio is 11% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.