DOCG · Toscana
Suvereto
Suvereto DOCG (Toscana) at a glance: 6 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Suvereto Cabernet Franc and Suvereto Cabernet Sauvignon. The technical sections cover grape yields, 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.
RegionToscanaProvinceLivorno
Wine typesSuvereto, Suvereto Cabernet Franc, Suvereto Cabernet Sauvignon, Suvereto Merlot, Suvereto Sangiovese, Suvereto Syrah
Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below
Maximum grape yield9 t/haMaximum wine yield63 hl/ha
Minimum planting density4,000 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength12.5% vol
Ageing—Minimum ageing in wood—
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Quick comparison within the appellation
ParameterSuveretoSuvereto Cabernet FrancΔ vs A
ColourRedRed—
Grape varietiesCABERNET FRANC, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, SyrahCABERNET FRANC 100%—
Maximum grape yield9 t/ha9 t/ha0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield63 hl/ha63 hl/ha0 hl/ha (0%)
Minimum planting density4,000 vines/ha4,000 vines/ha0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing———
Minimum ageing in wood———
Minimum alcoholic strength12.5% vol12.5% vol0% vol (0%)
Minimum total acidity4.5 g/l4.5 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract25 g/l25 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Release for consumptionvintage + 2 yearsvintage + 2 years0 years (0%)
ASuveretoBSuvereto Cabernet Franc
Colour
ARed
BRed
Δ vs A—
Grape varieties
ACABERNET FRANC, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah
BCABERNET FRANC 100%
Δ vs A—
Maximum grape yield
A9 t/ha
B9 t/ha
Δ vs A0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield
A63 hl/ha
B63 hl/ha
Δ vs A0 hl/ha (0%)
Minimum planting density
A4,000 vines/ha
B4,000 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
A12.5% vol
B12.5% vol
Δ vs A0% vol (0%)
Minimum total acidity
A4.5 g/l
B4.5 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract
A25 g/l
B25 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Release for consumption
Avintage + 2 years
Bvintage + 2 years
Δ vs A0 years (0%)
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When can Suvereto 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.
Suvereto
Grape compositionCABERNET FRANC, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General9 t/ha4,000 vines/ha12.5%—
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%63 hl/haComune di Suvereto
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino/granato12.5% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l
Suvereto Cabernet Franc
Grape compositionCABERNET FRANC 100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General9 t/ha4,000 vines/ha12.5%—
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%63 hl/haComune di Suvereto
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino/granato12.5% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l
Suvereto Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape compositionCabernet sauvignon 100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General9 t/ha4,000 vines/ha12.5%—
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%63 hl/haComune di Suvereto
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino/granato12.5% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l
Suvereto Merlot
Grape compositionMerlot 100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General9 t/ha4,000 vines/ha12.5%—
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%63 hl/haComune di Suvereto
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino/granato12.5% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l
Suvereto Sangiovese
Grape compositionSangiovese 100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General9 t/ha4,000 vines/ha12.5%—
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%63 hl/haComune di Suvereto
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino/granato12.5% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l
Suvereto Syrah
Grape compositionSyrah 100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General9 t/ha4,000 vines/ha12.5%—
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%63 hl/haComune di Suvereto
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino/granato12.5% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l
Municipalities / permitted area
Zona di produzione SuveretoOfficial Italian wording
Articolo 3 (Zona di produzione delle uve) 3.1 La zona di produzione delle uve atte alla produzione dei vini a denominazione di origine controllata e garantita «Suvereto» ricade nella provincia di Livorno e comprende i terreni vocati alla qualità dell’intero territorio amministrativo del comune di Suvereto.
Art. 3Official source
Official product specification · Suvereto