Valcalepio
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon N. — Cabernet (Cabernet Sauvignon)Chardonnay B. (Chardonnay Blanc)Franconia N. (Blaufraenkisch)Merlot N. (Merlot Noir)Moscato Di Scanzo N. — Moscato (Moscato Di Scanzo)Petit Verdot N (Verdot Petit)Pinot Bianco B. — Pinot (Pinot Blanc)Pinot Grigio — Pinot (Pinot Gris)Rebo N. (Rebo)
Terroir
Natural factors
- Named geological formations: Selcifero Lombardo, Maiolica di Bruntino, Sass del Luna, Arenaria di Sarnico, Pietra di Credaro, Flish di Pontida, alluvial soils.
- To the north-west of Bergamo, schistose-clay soils predominate; along the eastern strip toward Lake Iseo, clay-calcareous soils dominate.
- Three distinct climatic zones identified: western hillside, eastern hillside, and the Trescore Balneario area (valley).
Human factors
- Vines cultivated in the Bergamo area before the 11th century: nearly four-fifths of the land under cultivation consisted of vineyards.
Product characteristics
- The Rosso ages for a minimum of 12 months (3 in wood); the Riserva for a minimum of 36 months (12 in wood). (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- The organoleptic profile is attributed to the soils, climate, and traditional Bergamo agronomic practices.
Terroir / wine link
- Schistose-clay soils to the north-west of Bergamo and clay-calcareous soils toward Lake Iseo: two distinct pedological belts shape the wines of the DOC.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A1366
- Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Valcalepio