DOC · since 2004
Capalbio
Wine · PDO · 4 municipalities
Recognized since 2004 across four southern Tuscan municipalities, including Orbetello and Manciano, the Capalbio DOC presents an unusual viticultural status: it currently registers zero verified producers. Despite this commercial dormancy, the denomination's rules mandate distinct standards that set it apart from neighboring areas. For instance, the traditional Vin Santo requires an intensive appassimento process where grapes must reach a minimum of 26.6% sugar content before pressing. This sweet wine must then age for at least 24 months in small wooden barrels of 300 liters or less. For reds, the rules require a baseline of 50% Sangiovese while strictly prohibiting the use of Aleatico.
Sangiovese (per rosso, rosato, rosso riserva) 50%10.5% vol min110 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers0 verified
The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense ruby red
- Taste
- harmonious, dry, pleasantly tannic
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Capalbio produced?
- Capalbio is produced in 4 municipalities in Tuscany, Italy: Capalbio, Magliano in Toscana, Manciano, Orbetello.
- What grape is Capalbio made from?
- Capalbio is made from Sangiovese (per rosso, rosato, rosso riserva) (min 50%), altri vitigni a bacca rossa idonei alla Toscana (escl. Aleatico), Trebbiano toscano (per bianco e Vin Santo) (min 50%), altri vitigni a bacca bianca idonei alla Toscana (escl. Moscato bianco), Vermentino (varietale) (min 85%), Sangiovese (varietale) (min 85%), Cabernet Sauvignon (varietale) (min 85%).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Capalbio?
- The minimum alcohol content of Capalbio is 10.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.