📜 Colli Berici
Hills south of Vicenza known for the local red grape Tai Rosso.
Colli Berici is a protected designation of origin (PDO). Country: Italy. Part of: Veneto.
Main grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon. Wines made here: Red wine, White wine, Still wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
In the red, Merlot makes up 50-65%, Tai Rosso (the local Tocai Rosso) at least 20%, and Cabernet and/or Pinot Nero up to 30%. Bianco is 30-60% Garganega and 20-50% Sauvignon, and the Metodo Classico sparkling wine needs at least 50% Chardonnay. Barbarano is the one subzone with its own wine, made only from Tai Rosso grown there.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Colli Berici ← main grape of ← 🍇 Cabernet Sauvignon → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Related to
- 📍 Veneto, 🍷 Still wine
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Merlot, 🍇 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 White wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Colli Berici?
Colli Berici is a wine area in this country: Italy.
Which grapes are used for Colli Berici wine?
Colli Berici wine is made mainly from these grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
What does the Colli Berici status mean?
Colli Berici is a protected designation of origin: the wine is made only in this area, under its rules and from permitted grapes.
Similar
📜 Asolo Montello · 📜 Breganze · 📜 Piave · 📜 Montello Rosso · 📜 Vratsa · 📜 Lyubimets
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.
Sources
- eAmbrosia – EU geographical indications register
- AIS Italia: Colli Berici DOC disciplinare (PDF)
- Italian Wine Central: Colli Berici DOC