Terre Lariane IGT wines: Montevecchia and its terraced vineyards

The Typical Geographical Indication (IGT) “Terre Lariane” was recognized in 2008 to musts and wines that meet the conditions and requirements set out in the specification and whose vineyards are located in the hilly and mountainous areas of the province of Lecco and Como.
Especially Terre Lariane vineyards are located in Brianza, in Montevecchia area. Thanks to its very sloping terraces and a favorable sunny position, from these grapes we obtain high quality white wines.

The grape varieties to produce Terre Lariane IGT wines are:

• Verdese white
• Chardonnay
• Riesling
• Sauvignon
• Trebbiano (Trebbiano Toscano)
• Barbera
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot
• Marzemino
• Croatina
• Sangiovese
• Schiava

“Terre Lariane» white

• colour: straw-yellow
• aroma: fine, floral and mineral
• flavour: typical, dry, sapid
• minimum alcoholic strength by volume: 10,50% vol
• minimum total acidity: 5,00 g/l
• sugar-free extract: 15,00 g/l

«Terre Lariane» red

• colour: ruby red
• aroma: rich, fruity, spicy
• flavour: sapid, fresh and typical
• minimum alcoholic strength by volume: 11,00% vol
• minimum total acidity: 4,50 g/l
• sugar-free extract: 18,00 g/l

«Terre Lariane» rosé

• colour: rosato cerasuolo
• aroma: fine, floral
• flavour: typical, dry, characteristic
• minimum alcoholic strength by volume: 11,00% vol
• minimum total acidity: 4,50 g/l
• sugar-free extract: 15,00 g/l

Articolo aggiornato il 8 June 2022 da eccoLecco