Suvereto
Wine · PDO · 1 municipality
Unlike broader Tuscan denominations, the Suvereto DOCG, recognized in 2011, is confined strictly to its namesake municipality, where 24 verified producers craft concentrated red wines. Its defining rule provides vintners unusual flexibility: the base blend must comprise at least 85 percent of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, or Syrah—either alone or in combination—without prescribing a minimum for any single variety. These dry, velvety wines require a minimum alcohol level of 12.5% and cannot be released until May 1st of the second year following the harvest, ensuring the characteristic full-bodied profile and potential wood notes have fully integrated.
The facts
- Colour
- ruby red, sometimes intense, bright, tending to garnet
- Taste
- dry, velvety, harmonious, with good body, with a possible hint of wood
The producers 24
+ 18 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Suvereto produced?
- Suvereto is produced in 1 municipality in Tuscany, Italy: Suvereto.
- What grape is Suvereto made from?
- Suvereto is made from Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah (da soli o congiuntamente) (min 85%), altri vitigni a bacca rossa non aromatici idonei (Toscana).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Suvereto?
- The minimum alcohol content of Suvereto is 12.5% vol.
- What does DOCG mean?
- DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.