Terratico di Bibbona

"Terratico di Bibbona" is a Protected Designation of Origin that identifies the wines White, Red, Superiore Red and Rosé, in addition to the following single-variety productions: Trebbiano, Vermentino, Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.

Grapes

The "Terratico di Bibbona Bianco" is vinified from a base of at least 50% of grapes from the Vermentino variety; these can be matched to those of other white grapes suitable for cultivation in Toscana, except for the aromatic Traminer. For red and rosé, however, at least 35% of the grapes must consist of Sangiovese and another 35% of Merlot, the remaining share, not exceeding 30%, may instead come from other black grapes identified as above. Then there are the single-variety variants, where the specific grapes, coming from the mentioned vine variety, must make up 85% of the total, without prejudice, also in this case, to the possible competition, up to a maximum of 15%, of other similar berry grapes.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The white wine (11% vol.) has a pleasant straw yellow aspect, combined with a fine and delicate aroma and a dry and harmonious taste. The rosé (11.5% vol) has a colour enriched with violet reflections, a fine, delicate and fruity aroma and an equally light, dry and harmonious flavour. Finally, the red (12.5% vol.) has a pleasant ruby hue, which perfectly matches the intensely vinous aroma and the full, harmonious flavour. Further organoleptic characteristics, linked to the production processes or to the prevailing blend, can be traced in detail in the product specification, which describes the individual types.

Grape production area

The production area is within the province of Livorno and has morphological and climatic characteristics of absolute favor for viticulture.

Specificity and historical notes

Viticulture in the appellation area has a long history of 2500 years and began with the Etruscans.