DOC · Molise

Biferno

Biferno DOC (Molise) at a glance: 5 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. The specification lists Aglianico and Montepulciano among the grape varieties. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum maturation, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.

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Production rules at a glance

Quick overview of the key requirements. Values and conditions can vary by wine type: consult the detailed rules and official source.

RegionMoliseProvinceCampobasso

Wine typesBiferno bianco, Biferno rosato, Biferno rosso, Biferno rosso riserva, Biferno rosso superiore

Grape varieties / compositionAglianico 10–20%, Montepulciano 70–80%

Maximum grape yield14 t/haMaximum wine yield—

Minimum planting density—Minimum alcoholic strength10.5% vol

Ageing36 monthsMinimum ageing in wood—

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ParameterBiferno biancoBiferno rosatoΔ vs A

ColourWhiteRosé—

Grape varietiesTREBBIANO TOSCANO 70–80%Aglianico 10–20%, Montepulciano 70–80%—

Maximum grape yield14 t/ha14 t/ha0 t/ha (0%)

Maximum wine yield———

Minimum planting density———

Ageing———

Minimum ageing in wood———

Minimum alcoholic strength10.5% vol11.5% vol+1% vol (+9.5%)

Minimum total acidity5 g/l4.5 g/l-0.5 g/l (-10%)

Minimum sugar-free extract16 g/l18 g/l+2 g/l (+12.5%)

Release for consumption———

ABiferno biancoBBiferno rosato

Colour

AWhite

BRosé

Δ vs A—

Grape varieties

ATREBBIANO TOSCANO 70–80%

BAglianico 10–20%, Montepulciano 70–80%

Δ vs A—

Maximum grape yield

A14 t/ha

B14 t/ha

Δ vs A0 t/ha (0%)

Maximum wine yield

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Minimum planting density

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Ageing

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Minimum ageing in wood

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Minimum alcoholic strength

A10.5% vol

B11.5% vol

Δ vs A+1% vol (+9.5%)

Minimum total acidity

A5 g/l

B4.5 g/l

Δ vs A-0.5 g/l (-10%)

Minimum sugar-free extract

A16 g/l

B18 g/l

Δ vs A+2 g/l (+12.5%)

Release for consumption

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

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TECHNICAL DATA

Structured data by wine type

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Data by wine type

Numeric values come from the shared structured database. Official names, geographical names and regulatory wording are kept in Italian where appropriate.

Biferno bianco

Grape compositionAglianico 10–20%, Montepulciano 70–80%, TREBBIANO TOSCANO 70–80%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type14 t/ha—10.5%Bianco

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Finished wineCommon to the appellation70%—Vinificazione nella zona di produzione; consentita anche nell’intera provincia di Campobasso. Per la Riserva anche l’invecchiamento obbligatorio deve avvenire nelle aree consentite. Resa uva/vino massima 70% per tutte le tipologie.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

paglierino, più o meno intenso, con riflessi verdognoli10.5% vol5 g/l16 g/l

Biferno rosato

Grape compositionAglianico 10–20%, Montepulciano 70–80%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type14 t/ha—11.5%Rosato

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Biferno rosso

Grape compositionAglianico 10–20%, Montepulciano 70–80%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type14 t/ha—11.5%Rosso

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rubino più o meno intenso, con riflessi granati se invecchiato11.5% vol4.5 g/l22 g/l

Biferno rosso riserva

Grape compositionAglianico 10–20%, Montepulciano 70–80%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type14 t/ha—13%Rosso riserva

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing36 months——

Minimum total 36 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 36 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rubino più o meno intenso con riflessi granati13% vol4.5 g/l24 g/l

Biferno rosso superiore

Grape compositionAglianico 10–20%, Montepulciano 70–80%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12.5 t/ha—12.5%Rosso superiore

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rubino più o meno intenso con riflessi granati se invecchiato12.5% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione BifernoOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione delle uve Le uve destinate alla produzione dei vini a denominazione di origine controllata “Biferno” devono essere prodotte nella zona appresso indicata in provincia di Campobasso e che comprende l’intero territorio amministrativo dei comuni di Acquaviva Collecroce, Campobasso, Campodipietra, Campomarino, Castelbottaccio, Castellino del Biferno, Colletorto, Ferrazzano, Gambatesa, Guardialfiera, Guglionesi , Larino, Limosano, Lucito, Lupara, Macchia Valfortore, Mirabello Sannitico, Mafalda, Montagano, Montecilfone, Montefalcone del Sannio, Montelongo, Montemitro, Montenero di Bisaccia, Montorio nei Frentani, Palata, Petacciato, Petrella Tifernina, Pietracate lla, Portocannone, Rotello, Santa Croce di Magliano, San Felice del Molise, San Giacomo degli Schiavoni, San Giovanni in Galdo, San Giuliano di Puglia, San Martino in Pensilis, Tavenna, Termoli, Toro, Tufara, Ururi.

Art. 3

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