Molise
Wine · PDO · 132 municipalities
Recognised since 1999, the Molise DOC spans 132 municipalities, including Acquaviva Collecroce. Unlike neighboring regional designations, this denomination enforces highly specific production rules across its diverse styles. For instance, while standard still wines permit a 70% juice-to-wine yield, the specialized Moscato Bianco Passito and Falanghina Passito styles restrict this yield to a maximum of 50%, concentrating flavours from grapes subjected to appassimento on the vine or after harvest. Furthermore, its sparkling 'Spumante di qualità' category mandates a minimum 50% blend of specific varieties like white-vinified Montepulciano and Falanghina. The core Molise Rosso requires at least 85% Montepulciano, delivering a dry, harmonious, and slightly tannic profile.
The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense ruby red, tending to garnet with aging
- Taste
- dry, harmonious, smooth, sometimes slightly tannic
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Molise produced?
- Molise is produced in 132 municipalities in Molise, Italy: Acquaviva Collecroce, Acquaviva d'Isernia, Agnone, Bagnoli del Trigno and more.
- What grape is Molise made from?
- Molise is made from Montepulciano (min 85%), altri vitigni a bacca di colore analogo idonei alla coltivazione in Molise.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Molise?
- The minimum alcohol content of Molise is 11% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.