DOC · Abruzzo
Controguerra
Controguerra DOC (Abruzzo) at a glance: 13 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Bianco and Bianco Passito. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum maturation, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.
✓ Verified· September 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.
RegionAbruzzoProvinceTeramo
Wine typesBianco, Bianco Passito, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot, Passerina, Pecorino, Rosato, Rosso, Rosso Novello, Rosso Passito, Rosso Riserva, Spumante metodo classico
Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below
Maximum grape yield14 t/haMaximum wine yield98 hl/ha
Minimum planting density3,000 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol
Ageing—Minimum ageing in wood—
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ParameterBiancoBianco PassitoΔ vs A
ColourWhiteWhite—
Grape varietiesPASSERINA min 10%——
Maximum grape yield14 t/ha14 t/ha0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield98 hl/ha63 hl/ha-35 hl/ha (-35.7%)
Minimum planting density3,000 vines/ha3,000 vines/ha0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing———
Minimum ageing in wood———
Minimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol14% vol+2.5% vol (+21.7%)
Minimum total acidity4.5 g/l4.5 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract17 g/l21 g/l+4 g/l (+23.5%)
Release for consumptionvintage + 1 yearsvintage + 1 years0 years (0%)
ABiancoBBianco Passito
Colour
AWhite
BWhite
Δ vs A—
Grape varieties
APASSERINA min 10%
B—
Δ vs A—
Maximum grape yield
A14 t/ha
B14 t/ha
Δ vs A0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield
A98 hl/ha
B63 hl/ha
Δ vs A-35 hl/ha (-35.7%)
Minimum planting density
A3,000 vines/ha
B3,000 vines/ha
Δ vs A0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum ageing in wood
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum alcoholic strength
A11.5% vol
B14% vol
Δ vs A+2.5% vol (+21.7%)
Minimum total acidity
A4.5 g/l
B4.5 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract
A17 g/l
B21 g/l
Δ vs A+4 g/l (+23.5%)
Release for consumption
Avintage + 1 years
Bvintage + 1 years
Δ vs A0 years (0%)
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When can Controguerra 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
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.
Bianco
Grape compositionPASSERINA min 10%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General14 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11%Esclusi fondovalle; nuovi impianti senza sistemi espansi/pergola abruzzese.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%98 hl/haPratiche enologiche leali e costanti
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l
Bianco Passito
Grape composition—
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General14 t/ha3,000 vines/ha—Esclusi fondovalle; nuovi impianti senza sistemi espansi/pergola abruzzese.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking45%63 hl/haAppassimento; zuccheri uva almeno 24%; ammostatura 15 novembre–31 marzo
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
dal giallo paglierino all’ambrato intenso14% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l
Cabernet
Grape compositionCABERNET FRANC, Cabernet sauvignon
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General12 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%Esclusi fondovalle; nuovi impianti senza sistemi espansi/pergola abruzzese.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche leali e costanti
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino12% vol4.5 g/l20 g/l
Chardonnay
Grape compositionChardonnay min 85%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General14 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11%Esclusi fondovalle; nuovi impianti senza sistemi espansi/pergola abruzzese.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%98 hl/haPratiche enologiche leali e costanti
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino poco intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l
Merlot
Grape compositionMerlot min 85%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General12 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%Esclusi fondovalle; nuovi impianti senza sistemi espansi/pergola abruzzese.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche leali e costanti
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino12% vol4.5 g/l20 g/l
Passerina
Grape compositionPASSERINA min 85%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General14 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11%Esclusi fondovalle; nuovi impianti senza sistemi espansi/pergola abruzzese.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%98 hl/haPratiche enologiche leali e costanti
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino con riflessi dorati11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l
Pecorino
Grape compositionPecorino min 85%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General14 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11%Esclusi fondovalle; nuovi impianti senza sistemi espansi/pergola abruzzese.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%98 hl/haPratiche enologiche leali e costanti
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l
Rosato
Grape compositionMontepulciano min 70%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General12 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%Esclusi fondovalle; nuovi impianti senza sistemi espansi/pergola abruzzese.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche leali e costanti
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosa ciliegia più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l
Rosso
Grape compositionMontepulciano min 70%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General12 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%Esclusi fondovalle; nuovi impianti senza sistemi espansi/pergola abruzzese.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche leali e costanti
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino intenso12% vol4.5 g/l22 g/l
Rosso Novello
Grape compositionMontepulciano min 70%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General12 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%Esclusi fondovalle; nuovi impianti senza sistemi espansi/pergola abruzzese.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%84 hl/haMacerazione carbonica almeno 30%; imbottigliato entro 31 dicembre dell’annata
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino11.5% vol4.5 g/l20 g/l
Rosso Passito
Grape compositionMontepulciano min 70%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General12 t/ha3,000 vines/ha—Esclusi fondovalle; nuovi impianti senza sistemi espansi/pergola abruzzese.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking45%54 hl/haAppassimento; zuccheri uva almeno 24%; ammostatura 15 novembre–31 marzo
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
da rosso rubino intenso al granato14% vol4.5 g/l24 g/l
Rosso Riserva
Grape compositionMontepulciano min 70%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General12 t/ha3,000 vines/ha12%Esclusi fondovalle; nuovi impianti senza sistemi espansi/pergola abruzzese.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche leali e costanti
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
invecchiamento24 months—6 months in bottle
Minimum total 24 months: 6 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 18 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino più o meno intenso13% vol4.5 g/l24 g/l
Spumante metodo classico
Grape composition—
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General14 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11%Esclusi fondovalle; nuovi impianti senza sistemi espansi/pergola abruzzese.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%98 hl/haEsclusivamente rifermentazione in bottiglia
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
sui_lieviti——18 months on the lees
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l
Municipalities / permitted area
Zona di produzione ControguerraOfficial Italian wording
Articolo 3 Zona di produzione Le uve destinate alla produzione dei vini a Denominazione di Origine Controllata “Controguerra” devono essere prodotte n ella zona di produzione che comprende l’intero 3 territorio amministrativo dei comuni di Controguerra, Torano Nuovo, Ancarano, Corropoli e Colonnella, tutti in provincia di Teramo.
Teramo · Abruzzo · Art. 3Official source
Official product specification · Controguerra