Curtefranca DOC

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DOC for dry red and white wine in the Italian region Lombardy Which according to the classification of Spumante DOCG Franciacorta was created in 1995 for still wines. A name change from the previous term in Terre di Franciacorta Curtefranca in mid 2008 to provide a contrast to the sparkling wine, and to avoid confusion with this. The labels were given long time both names, for example, Terre di Franciacorta Rosso Curtefranca. The same with the Franciacorta DOCG zone encompasses 19 communities south of Lake Iseo in the province of Brescia. The Rosso is made of at least 20% Cabernet Franc and / or Carmenère, at least 25% Merlot, blended, at least 10 to a maximum of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and a maximum of 15% of other permitted red varieties. The Bianco is made from at least 50% Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and a maximum of 50% and / or Pinot Nero. The Alokolgehalt is at least two, at 10.5%. With the addition Vigna there are stronger versions of alcohol with 11.5% at 12% vol at Bianco and Rosso.