DOC · since 1996
Val di Cornia
Wine · PDO · 6 municipalities
Established in 1996, the Val di Cornia DOC spans six Tuscan municipalities, including Campiglia Marittima and Piombino. This denomination secures its distinct identity by requiring a minimum of 50% Vermentino bianco for its base white wine, yielding dry wines with at least 11.0% alcohol. Uniquely, the regulations omit a formal "Riserva" category entirely. Red varietals like Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon must instead meet "superiore" parameters, which dictate a minimum of 12.50% alcohol and an 18-month aging period starting November 1st of the harvest year. Stricter limits also define their rare Aleatico passito, which restricts yields to just 6 t/ha.
Vermentino bianco 50%11% vol min120 q/ha maxsource ↗
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The facts
- Colour
- straw yellow with brilliant clarity
- Taste
- dry, fresh
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Val di Cornia produced?
- Val di Cornia is produced in 6 municipalities in Tuscany, Italy: Campiglia Marittima, Monteverdi Marittimo, Piombino, San Vincenzo and more.
- What grape is Val di Cornia made from?
- Val di Cornia is made from Vermentino bianco (min 50%), Trebbiano toscano, Ansonica, Viognier e Malvasia bianca lunga (da soli o congiuntamente), altri vitigni a bacca bianca idonei (Toscana).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Val di Cornia?
- The minimum alcohol content of Val di Cornia 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.