Terre Lariane
Wine · PGI · 180 municipalities
Established in 2009, the Terre Lariane IGT encompasses hilly and mountainous zones across 180 municipalities in Lombardy, including Abbadia Lariana. What distinguishes this lakeside appellation from its northern Italian neighbors is its preservation of Verdese bianco, recognized as the sole native grape variety of the Lake Como territory. A small group of 26 verified producers cultivates these slopes, keeping grape yields to a maximum of 12.0 tons per hectare. While the designation permits international grapes, it is this singular local white variety, along with fresh, savory red wines that must reach a minimum of 11.0% alcohol by volume, that defines the area's precise viticultural identity.
The facts
- Colour
- ruby red
- Taste
- savory, fresh and characteristic
- Consortium
- Consorzio Vini Terre Lariane →
The producers 26
+ 20 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Terre Lariane produced?
- Terre Lariane is produced in 180 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Abbadia Lariana, Airuno, Albavilla, Albese con Cassano and more.
- What grape is Terre Lariane made from?
- Terre Lariane is made from Verdese bianco (min 85%), Chardonnay (min 85%), Pinot bianco (min 85%), Riesling (min 85%), Sauvignon (min 85%), Trebbiano (Trebbiano toscano) (min 85%), Barbera (min 85%), Cabernet Sauvignon (min 85%), Merlot (min 85%), Marzemino (min 85%), Croatina (min 85%), Sangiovese (min 85%), Schiava (min 85%).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Terre Lariane?
- The minimum alcohol content of Terre Lariane 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.