Capriano del Colle
Wine · PDO · 2 municipalities
Distinct from surrounding Northern Italian appellations, this Lombardy wine zone is exceptionally compact, restricted to just two municipalities—Capriano del Colle and Poncarale—where only nine verified producers bottle the wine. Historically, these vines were cultivated partly for health reasons, as local communities believed the wine helped combat pellagra. Recognized since 1981, the DOC features a signature red blend requiring at least 40% Marzemino (locally known as Berzemino), 20% Merlot, and 10% Sangiovese. This combination yields a dry, sapid, and harmonious ruby-red wine with a minimum alcohol content of 10.5% vol, while a specialized 100% monovarietal Marzemino is also permitted.
The facts
- Colour
- ruby red
- Taste
- sapid, dry, harmonious, with a possible slight perception of wood
- Consortium
- Consorzio Montenetto →
The producers 9
+ 3 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Capriano del Colle produced?
- Capriano del Colle is produced in 2 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Capriano del Colle, Poncarale.
- What grape is Capriano del Colle made from?
- Capriano del Colle is made from Marzemino (localmente Berzemino) (min 40%), Merlot (min 20%), Sangiovese (min 10%), altre uve a bacca rossa idonee alla Lombardia, Trebbiano di Soave e/o di Lugana e/o Toscano (bianco/superiore) (min 60%), altri vitigni a bacca bianca idonei alla Lombardia (bianco/superiore), Trebbiano di Soave e/o di Lugana e/o Toscano (varietale) (min 85%), Marzemino (varietale) (min 100%).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Capriano del Colle?
- The minimum alcohol content of Capriano del Colle 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.