DOC · since 1996
Lizzano
Wine · PDO · 3 municipalities
Established in 1996 within the Apulian municipalities of Faggiano, Lizzano, and Taranto, the Lizzano DOC defines a distinct wine growing area where Negroamaro dominates, requiring a minimum of 60% in the base red blend. This dry, harmonic red wine must adhere to a maximum yield of 14.0 tonnes per hectare and a minimum alcohol content of 11.5% vol. Uniquely, the appellation's official disciplinare explicitly prohibits the label term 'riserva' as well as qualifying adjectives like 'scelto' or 'selezionato'—distinguishing Lizzano's bottles from neighboring Italian wine classifications that routinely utilize these traditional quality tiers.
Negroamaro 60%11.5% vol min140 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- ruby red to garnet red
- Taste
- dry, harmonious
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lizzano produced?
- Lizzano is produced in 3 municipalities in Puglia, Italy: Faggiano, Lizzano, Taranto.
- What grape is Lizzano made from?
- Lizzano is made from Negroamaro (min 60%), Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Bombino nero, Pinot nero (da soli o congiuntamente), Malvasia nera di Brindisi e/o di Lecce.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Lizzano?
- The minimum alcohol content of Lizzano is 11.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.