📜 Rubicone
Rubicone is an Italian IGT (PGI) for white, rosé and red wines from the provinces of Forlì-Cesena, Ravenna and Rimini and ten communes of the province of Bologna in Emilia-Romagna.
Rubicone is an Italian protected geographical indication (IGT, PGI) for white, rosé and red wines from the provinces of Forlì-Cesena, Ravenna and Rimini and ten communes of the province of Bologna in Emilia-Romagna. The specification covers still, lightly sparkling (vivace), frizzante and white spumante wines, with red also as novello; the label may name a grape variety.
Among the many varieties in the specification are Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Barbera, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Trebbiano Romagnolo, Pignoletto, Famoso, Centesimino and Fortana. Minimum total alcohol is 10% vol for all types; the taste ranges from dry to sweet.
The IGT was recognised by an Italian ministerial decree of 18 November 1995, and the name has been protected in the EU since 19 February 1999.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Rubicone ← main grape of ← 🍇 Sangiovese → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Related to
- 📍 Romagna, 🍷 Still wine
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Sangiovese
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Rosé
Frequently asked questions
Which wines does Rubicone cover?
White, rosé and red wines – still, lightly sparkling (vivace), frizzante and white spumante; red also as novello.
What is the minimum alcohol of Rubicone?
Total alcohol of at least 10% vol for all types.
What does IGT Rubicone mean?
It is an Italian protected geographical indication for wines from the provinces of Forlì-Cesena, Ravenna and Rimini and ten communes of Bologna, recognised by a decree of 18 November 1995.
What to read next
- 📍 Romagna — The eastern part, with Sangiovese and Albana.
- 🍇 Sangiovese — Italy's most planted grape, the base of Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino.
- 🍷 White wine — Wine made from grape juice without the skins; it can come from pale and even dark berries.
- 🍷 Still wine — Wine without noticeable bubbles: EU category 1, at least 8.5–9 % actual alcohol and no more than 15 % total; red, white, rosé or orange.
Similar
📜 Rimini · 📜 Arborea · 📜 Capalbio · 📜 Forlì · 📜 Parrina · 📜 Ravenna
⚠️ 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
- Scheda tecnica / documento unico IGP Rubicone (eAmbrosia)
- Wikidata