/ɡrotːˈino dˈi rokːanˈova/
- Basilicata
- Vineyard Area: 12,06 Hectares
- Year Appellation Started: 2009
- Appellation Last modified: 2014
- Red Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia Nera di Basilicata, Montepulciano, Sangiovese
- White Grapes: Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata
- White (Bianco)
- Rosso (Red)
- Rosato
- Still White Wine: minimum 80% Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata + maximum 20% other white non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
- Still Red Wine: 60%-85% Sangiovese + 5%-30% Cabernet Sauvignon + 5%-30% Montepulciano + maximum 10% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region. Minimum ageing – 36 months in cave (grotta).
- Still Rosato Wine: 60%-85% Sangiovese + 5%-30% Cabernet Sauvignon + 5%-30% Montepulciano + maximum 10% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
- Total Production: 521 Hectolitres
- White Wine: N/A
- Rose Wine: N/A
- Red Wine: N/A
Grottino di Roccanova DOC is located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The vineyards are situated in the communes of Roccanova, Sant’Arcangelo, and Castronuovo di Sant’Andrea in the province of Potenza.
- The name “Grottino” refers to the traditional practice of aging wines in natural caves or cellars (grottoes). These caves provide a stable and cool environment ideal for the maturation of wines.