DOCG · Marche

Cònero

Cònero DOCG (Marche) at a glance: 2 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Cònero Riserva and Cònero Rosa o Rosato. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum ageing, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.

✓ Verified· November 2026

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.

RegionMarcheProvinceAncona
Wine typesCònero Riserva, Cònero Rosa o Rosato
Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below
Maximum grape yield9 t/haMaximum wine yield63 hl/ha
Minimum planting density3,330 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength11% vol
Ageing—Minimum ageing in wood—
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ParameterCònero RiservaCònero Rosa o RosatoΔ vs A
ColourRedRosé—
Grape varietiesMontepulciano 85–100%, Sangiovese max 15%Montepulciano 85–100%, Sangiovese max 15%—
Maximum grape yield9 t/ha12 t/ha+3 t/ha (+33.3%)
Maximum wine yield63 hl/ha——
Minimum planting density3,330 vines/ha3,330 vines/ha0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing24 months——
Minimum ageing in wood———
Minimum alcoholic strength12.5% vol11% vol-1.5% vol (-12%)
Minimum total acidity4.5 g/l5 g/l+0.5 g/l (+11.1%)
Minimum sugar-free extract24 g/l16 g/l-8 g/l (-33.3%)
Release for consumption—vintage + 1 years—
ACònero RiservaBCònero Rosa o Rosato
Colour
ARed
BRosé
Δ vs A—
Grape varieties
AMontepulciano 85–100%, Sangiovese max 15%
BMontepulciano 85–100%, Sangiovese max 15%
Δ vs A—
Maximum grape yield
A9 t/ha
B12 t/ha
Δ vs A+3 t/ha (+33.3%)
Maximum wine yield
A63 hl/ha
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum planting density
A3,330 vines/ha
B3,330 vines/ha
Δ vs A0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing
A24 months
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum ageing in wood
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum alcoholic strength
A12.5% vol
B11% vol
Δ vs A-1.5% vol (-12%)
Minimum total acidity
A4.5 g/l
B5 g/l
Δ vs A+0.5 g/l (+11.1%)
Minimum sugar-free extract
A24 g/l
B16 g/l
Δ vs A-8 g/l (-33.3%)
Release for consumption
A—
Bvintage + 1 years
Δ vs A—
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Common questions

How long must Cònero be aged?

For the Cònero Riserva wine type, the specification records at least 24 months of ageing. Other wine types may have different requirements; see the detailed rules below.

When can Cònero wine be released for sale?

The permitted release depends on the rules for the specific wine type and, where required, its vintage. Check the official specification and the calculator where applicable.

TECHNICAL DATA

Structured data by wine type

Product specification source · expandable detail

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.

Cònero Riserva
Grape compositionMontepulciano 85–100%, Sangiovese max 15%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type9 t/ha3,330 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%63 hl/haPratiche enologiche leali e costanti, tradizionali della zona; dolcificazione ammessa secondo normativa.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing24 months——
Minimum total 24 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 24 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino12.5% vol4.5 g/l24 g/l
Cònero Rosa o Rosato
Grape compositionMontepulciano 85–100%, Sangiovese max 15%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Rosa o Rosato12 t/ha3,330 vines/ha10.5%Densità minima per nuovi impianti e reimpianti a decorrere dal disciplinare 1 settembre 2004.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche leali e costanti; dolcificazione ammessa secondo normativa.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosa più o meno intenso11% vol5 g/l16 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

AnconaOffagnaCameranoSiroloNumanaCastelfidardoOsimo

Official source

Official product specification · Cònero