DOC · Molise

Tintilia del Molise

Tintilia del Molise DOC (Molise) at a glance: 3 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. The specification lists TINTILIA among the grape varieties. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum ageing, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.

✓ Verified· September 2026

Open official product specification →

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, Isernia

Wine typesRosato, Rosso, Rosso Riserva

Grape varieties / compositionTINTILIA 95–100%

Maximum grape yield8 t/haMaximum wine yield—

Minimum planting density—Minimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol

Ageing24 monthsMinimum ageing in wood—

BUY

Looking for bottles of Tintilia del Molise?Compare availability on external services.

Where to buy →

COMPARE

Quick comparison within the appellation

Compare with other PDOs →

Wine type A · referenceWine type B · comparison

ParameterRosatoRossoΔ vs A

ColourRoséRed—

Grape varietiesTINTILIA 95–100%TINTILIA 95–100%—

Maximum grape yield8 t/ha8 t/ha0 t/ha (0%)

Maximum wine yield———

Minimum planting density———

Ageing———

Minimum ageing in wood———

Minimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol11.5% vol0% vol (0%)

Minimum total acidity4.5 g/l4.5 g/l0 g/l (0%)

Minimum sugar-free extract18 g/l21 g/l+3 g/l (+16.7%)

Release for consumption———

ARosatoBRosso

Colour

ARosé

BRed

Δ vs A—

Grape varieties

ATINTILIA 95–100%

BTINTILIA 95–100%

Δ vs A—

Maximum grape yield

A8 t/ha

B8 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

A11.5% vol

B11.5% 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

A18 g/l

B21 g/l

Δ vs A+3 g/l (+16.7%)

Release for consumption

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

TOOLS

Appellation calculators

Vineyard area and production, grape-to-wine yield, release for consumption and latest marketable vintage.

Open calculators →

Common questions

How long must Tintilia del Molise be aged?

For the Rosso 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 Tintilia del Molise 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.

Rosato

Grape compositionTINTILIA 95–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type8 t/ha—11.5%Solo terreni collinari ad altitudine non inferiore a 200 m s.l.m.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche locali, leali e costanti.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

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

Rosso

Grape compositionTINTILIA 95–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type8 t/ha—11.5%Solo terreni collinari ad altitudine non inferiore a 200 m s.l.m.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche locali, leali e costanti.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino intenso, con riflessi violacei11.5% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l

Rosso Riserva

Grape compositionTINTILIA 95–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type8 t/ha—12.5%Solo terreni collinari ad altitudine non inferiore a 200 m s.l.m.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine55%—Pratiche enologiche locali, leali e costanti.

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 granato con riflessi aranciati13% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione Tintilia del MoliseOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione 1. La zona di produzione delle uve atte alla produzione dei vini a Denominazione di Origine Controllata “Tintilia del Molise”, comprende i terreni vocati alla qualità ed idonei alla coltura della vite nei territori dei Comuni sotto elencati. In provincia di Campobasso: Acquaviva collecroce, Baranello, Boiano, Bonefro, Busso, Campobasso, Campodipietra, Campolieto, Casacalenda, Casalciprano, Castelmauro, Castelbottaccio, Castellino del Biferno, Castropignano, Colletorto, Colle d’Anchise, Ferrazzano, Fossalto, Gambatesa , Guardialfiera, Guglionesi, Larino, Limosano, Lucito, Lupara, Macchia Valfortore, Mafalda, Mirabello Sannitico, Monacilioni, Montagano, Montecilfone, Montefalcone del Sannio, Montelongo, Montemitro, Montenero di Bisaccia, Montorio nei Frentani, Oratino, P alata, Petacciato, Petrella Tifernina, Pietracatella, Portocannone, , Ripalimosani, Rotello, Salcito, Sant’Angelo Limosano, San Biase, 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, Toro, Tufara, Trivento, Ururi e Vinchiaturo. Provincia di Isernia: Agnone, Belmonte del Sannio, Castelverrino, Colli al Volturno, Forlì del Sannio, Fornelli, Isernia, Longano, Macchia d’Isernia, Miranda, Montaquila, Mo nteroduni, Pesche, Pietrabbondante, Poggio Sannita, Pozzilli e Venafro.

Art. 3

Official source

Official product specification · Tintilia del Molise

Open product specification