Parrina

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Accessory grape varieties

Terroir

• In the hilly section, soils are predominantly of Eocene origin, derived from lower sandstones or sandy schists, while in the foothill zone the soils are Neogene and Quaternary in composition with a sandy texture.
• The zone presents two soil types: one predominantly sandy in texture with very low cation exchange capacity, and the other sandy-clay with high cation exchange capacity, while a sandy-silty texture is less prevalent.
• Soil pH falls into two categories: an acid to sub-acid range with values from 5.2 to 6.7, and a sub-alkaline range with values around 7.2–7.9, corresponding respectively to calcium-deficient soils and slightly calcareous soils.
• Low levels of organic matter in the soils are widespread; this is an element that is fundamental for the vine in promoting good quality, balanced vegetative and productive growth, and healthy fruit.
• The production zone falls within the foothill environment to the north-east of Orbetello and includes part of the municipal territory of Orbetello, in the province of Grosseto.

• The place name Parrina is thought to derive from the Spanish presence of the Stato dei Presidi (1557–1815), with its capital at Orbetello, and from the term 'parra', meaning a vine pergola.
• The viticultural tradition of the zone dates back to the time of the Etruscans, who had learned vine-growing techniques through contact with Phoenicians and Greeks, practices subsequently spread by the Romans.
• In 1906, the oenological technician Luigi Vivarelli described the specialised cultivation of the vine using cane supports and the most common pruning method as the cornetti system with 5–6 buds per vine.
• The controlled designation of origin Parrina was recognised by decree of 11 August 1971, following requests for recognition submitted by approximately ten estates.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A1451
• Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Vini Maremma Toscana