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Pergola

Pergola DOC (Marche) at a glance: 12 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Pergola Aleatico and Pergola Aleatico Passito. 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.

RegionMarcheProvincePesaro e Urbino
Wine typesPergola Aleatico, Pergola Aleatico Passito, Pergola Aleatico Riserva, Pergola Aleatico Spumante, Pergola Aleatico Superiore, Pergola Rosato o Rosé Spumante, Pergola rosso, Pergola Rosso Novello, Pergola Rosso Riserva, Pergola Rosso Superiore, Rosato, Rosato Frizzante
Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below
Maximum grape yield12 t/haMaximum wine yield—
Minimum planting density2,200 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength11% vol
Ageing—Minimum ageing in wood—
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ParameterPergola AleaticoPergola Aleatico PassitoΔ vs A
ColourRedRed—
Grape varietiesALEATICO 85–100%ALEATICO 85–100%—
Maximum grape yield10 t/ha10 t/ha0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield———
Minimum planting density2,200 vines/ha2,200 vines/ha0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing———
Minimum ageing in wood———
Minimum alcoholic strength11% vol15% vol+4% vol (+36.4%)
Minimum total acidity5 g/l4 g/l-1 g/l (-20%)
Minimum sugar-free extract18 g/l22 g/l+4 g/l (+22.2%)
Release for consumption—vintage + 1 years—
APergola AleaticoBPergola Aleatico Passito
Colour
ARed
BRed
Δ vs A—
Grape varieties
AALEATICO 85–100%
BALEATICO 85–100%
Δ vs A—
Maximum grape yield
A10 t/ha
B10 t/ha
Δ vs A0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum planting density
A2,200 vines/ha
B2,200 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% vol
B15% vol
Δ vs A+4% vol (+36.4%)
Minimum total acidity
A5 g/l
B4 g/l
Δ vs A-1 g/l (-20%)
Minimum sugar-free extract
A18 g/l
B22 g/l
Δ vs A+4 g/l (+22.2%)
Release for consumption
A—
Bvintage + 1 years
Δ vs A—
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When can Pergola wine be released for sale?

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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.

Pergola Aleatico
Grape compositionALEATICO 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type10 t/ha2,200 vines/ha10.5%Vigneti tra 150 e 600 m s.l.m.; sistemi espansi esclusi.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche locali, leali e costanti; arricchimento con MC da vigneti Pergola o MCR.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
da rosso rubino con eventuali riflessi violacei a granato con note violacee11% vol5 g/l18 g/l
Pergola Aleatico Passito
Grape compositionALEATICO 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type10 t/ha2,200 vines/ha10.5%Vigneti tra 150 e 600 m s.l.m.; sistemi espansi esclusi.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Grape drying and winemaking40%—Appassimento naturale; possibile controllo di temperatura/umidità; parziale disidratazione con aria ventilata fino ad almeno 26% zuccheri; ammostamento entro 31 marzo successivo.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Immissione passito———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
da rosa tenue a rosso chiaro o granato tendente all’aranciato con l’affinamento15% vol4 g/l22 g/l
Pergola Aleatico Riserva
Grape compositionALEATICO 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type10 t/ha2,200 vines/ha10.5%Vigneti tra 150 e 600 m s.l.m.; sistemi espansi esclusi.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche locali, leali e costanti; arricchimento con MC da vigneti Pergola o MCR.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Invecchiamento Riserva24 months—2 months in bottle
Minimum total 24 months: 2 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 22 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
da rosso rubino con eventuali riflessi violacei a granato intenso12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l
Pergola Aleatico Spumante
Grape compositionALEATICO 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type10 t/ha2,200 vines/ha9%Vigneti tra 150 e 600 m s.l.m.; sistemi espansi esclusi.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Sparkling-wine production70%—Pratiche enologiche locali, leali e costanti; arricchimento con MC da vigneti Pergola o MCR.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino con eventuali riflessi violacei11% vol5 g/l18 g/l
Pergola Aleatico Superiore
Grape compositionALEATICO 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type9 t/ha2,200 vines/ha11%Vigneti tra 150 e 600 m s.l.m.; sistemi espansi esclusi.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche locali, leali e costanti; arricchimento con MC da vigneti Pergola o MCR.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
da rosso rubino con eventuali riflessi violacei a granato intenso12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l
Pergola Rosato o Rosé Spumante
Grape compositionALEATICO 60–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type12 t/ha2,200 vines/ha9%Vigneti tra 150 e 600 m s.l.m.; sistemi espansi esclusi.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Sparkling-wine production70%—Pratiche enologiche locali, leali e costanti; arricchimento con MC da vigneti Pergola o MCR.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosato vivace11% vol5 g/l18 g/l
Pergola rosso
Grape compositionALEATICO 60–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type12 t/ha2,200 vines/ha10.5%Vigneti tra 150 e 600 m s.l.m.; sistemi espansi esclusi.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche locali, leali e costanti; arricchimento con MC da vigneti Pergola o MCR.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
da rosso rubino a granato11% vol5 g/l18 g/l
Pergola Rosso Novello
Grape compositionALEATICO 60–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type12 t/ha2,200 vines/ha10.5%Vigneti tra 150 e 600 m s.l.m.; sistemi espansi esclusi.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche locali, leali e costanti; arricchimento con MC da vigneti Pergola o MCR.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino11% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l
Pergola Rosso Riserva
Grape compositionALEATICO 60–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type12 t/ha2,200 vines/ha10.5%Vigneti tra 150 e 600 m s.l.m.; sistemi espansi esclusi.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche locali, leali e costanti; arricchimento con MC da vigneti Pergola o MCR.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Invecchiamento Riserva24 months—2 months in bottle
Minimum total 24 months: 2 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 22 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
da rosso rubino a granato intenso12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l
Pergola Rosso Superiore
Grape compositionALEATICO 60–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type10 t/ha2,200 vines/ha11%Vigneti tra 150 e 600 m s.l.m.; sistemi espansi esclusi.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche locali, leali e costanti; arricchimento con MC da vigneti Pergola o MCR.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
da rosso rubino a granato intenso12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l
Rosato
Grape compositionALEATICO 60–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type12 t/ha2,200 vines/ha10.5%Vigneti tra 150 e 600 m s.l.m.; sistemi espansi esclusi.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche locali, leali e costanti; arricchimento con MC da vigneti Pergola o MCR.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosato vivace11% vol5 g/l18 g/l
Rosato Frizzante
Grape compositionALEATICO 60–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type12 t/ha2,200 vines/ha9%Vigneti tra 150 e 600 m s.l.m.; sistemi espansi esclusi.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche locali, leali e costanti; arricchimento con MC da vigneti Pergola o MCR.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosato vivace11% vol5 g/l18 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione PergolaOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione Le uve destinate alla produzione dei vini a denominazione di origine controllata «Pergola» devono essere prodotte nell'ambito dei territori amministrativi dei comuni di Pergola, Fratte Rosa, Frontone, Serra Sant'Abbondio, San Lorenzo in Campo (tutti in provincia di Pesaro e Urbino).

Art. 3

Official source

Official product specification · Pergola