Tintilia del Molise DOC – Wine Safari Italia

Tintilia del Molise DOC

Pronunciation:

/tintˈilia dˈel molˈize/

Voice File:

REGION(S) / VINEYARD ACREAGE:

Molise
Vineyard Area: 83,37 Hectares

MILESTONE(S):

Year Appellation Started: 2011
Appellation Last modified: 2011

Main Grape Variety(S):

Red Grapes: Tintilia

Wine Style(s):

Rosso (Red)
Rosato

Wine Production Rule(s):

Still Red Wine: minimum 95% Tintilia + maximum 5% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region. Minimum ageing 24 months for Riserva.
Still Rosato Wine: minimum 95% Tintilia + maximum 5% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.

Production Numbers:

Total Production: 3.581 Hectolitres
Rose Wine: N/A
Red Wine: N/A

Interesting Fact(s):

Tintilia has become a symbol of Molise‘s winemaking identity. The grape’s revival and the establishment of the Tintilia del Molise DOC in 2011 have brought attention to the region’s rich viticultural heritage, which had been overshadowed by more famous neighboring regions.

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