IGT · since 1999
Bergamasca
Wine · PGI · 86 municipalities
Established in 1999, the Bergamasca IGT spans 86 municipalities in Lombardy, including Adrara San Martino. This geographical indication permits various regional grapes, such as Incrocio Terzi and Marzemino, requiring a general minimum alcohol level of 9.5% vol. What sets this denomination apart is its strict regulation of Moscato derived from Moscato di Scanzo. While Schiava yields can reach 18 t/ha, Moscato is restricted to 11 t/ha. Furthermore, when crafted in the amabile style with a maximum of 20 g/l residual sugar, this Moscato must be bottled exclusively in containers not exceeding 0.75 liters.
vitigni idonei alla coltivazione nella Regione Lombardia %9.5% vol min170 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- white: straw yellow; red: ruby red; rosé: cherry-red
- Taste
- white: dry and sapid; red: dry and harmonious; rosé: dry and harmonious
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bergamasca produced?
- Bergamasca is produced in 86 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Adrara San Martino, Adrara San Rocco, Albano Sant'Alessandro, Almè and more.
- What grape is Bergamasca made from?
- Bergamasca is made from vitigni idonei alla coltivazione nella Regione Lombardia, Moscato di Scanzo, Schiava, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera, Marzemino, Pinot, Incrocio Terzi.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Bergamasca?
- The minimum alcohol content of Bergamasca is 9.5% vol.
- What does IGT mean?
- IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) identifies wines typical of a broader geographic area, with more flexible rules than DOC/DOCG.