There are notable differences between the two winegrowing regions of Sottoceneri and Sopraceneri, situated respectively south and north of Monte Ceneri. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
The vineyard area reaches a maximum altitude of around 700 metres above sea level. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Vineyards are found in 205 communes of the territory, with a clear predominance of the Merlot grape variety. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Only 7% of the vineyard area is planted with white varieties, against the large majority of red varieties. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Human factors
The production rules allow the use of other Ticino grapes up to 10%, provided that 85% of the wine is from the vintage year. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
The grape variety may be indicated on the label only if that variety makes up at least 85% of the blend used in the wine. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.
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