DOC · Toscana

Val d'Arno di Sopra o Valdarno di Sopra

Val d'Arno di Sopra o Valdarno di Sopra DOC (Toscana) at a glance: 44 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Val d’Arno di Sopra Bianco and Val d’Arno di Sopra Bianco Riserva. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum ageing, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.

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RegionToscanaProvinceArezzo, Firenze

Wine typesVal d’Arno di Sopra Bianco, Val d’Arno di Sopra Bianco Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Cabernet Franc, Val d’Arno di Sopra Cabernet Franc Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Cabernet Franc Rosato, Val d’Arno di Sopra Cabernet Sauvignon, Val d’Arno di Sopra Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Canaiolo Nero, Val d’Arno di Sopra Canaiolo Nero Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Chardonnay, Val d’Arno di Sopra Chardonnay Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Ciliegiolo, Val d’Arno di Sopra Ciliegiolo Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Foglia Tonda, Val d’Arno di Sopra Foglia Tonda Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Val d’Arno di Sopra Malvasia Bianca Lunga Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Malvasia Nera, Val d’Arno di Sopra Malvasia Nera Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Merlot, Val d’Arno di Sopra Merlot Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Orpicchio, Val d’Arno di Sopra Orpicchio Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Pinot Nero, Val d’Arno di Sopra Pinot Nero Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Pugnitello, Val d’Arno di Sopra Pugnitello Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Pugnitello Rosato, Val d’Arno di Sopra Rosato Spumante di Qualità, Val d’Arno di Sopra Rosso, Val d’Arno di Sopra Rosso Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Sangiovese, Val d’Arno di Sopra Sangiovese Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Sangiovese Rosato, Val d’Arno di Sopra Sauvignon, Val d’Arno di Sopra Sauvignon Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Syrah, Val d’Arno di Sopra Syrah Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Trebbiano, Val d’Arno di Sopra Trebbiano Riserva, Val d’Arno di Sopra Vendemmia Tardiva Bianca, Val d’Arno di Sopra Vendemmia Tardiva Nera, Val d’Arno di Sopra Vin Santo, Val d’Arno di Sopra Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice

Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below

Maximum grape yield11 t/haMaximum wine yield—

Minimum planting density4,100 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol

Ageing—Minimum ageing in wood—

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Wine type A · referenceWine type B · comparison

ParameterVal d’Arno di Sopra BiancoVal d’Arno di Sopra Bianco RiservaΔ vs A

ColourWhiteWhite—

Grape varietiesChardonnay 40–80%Chardonnay 40–80%—

Maximum grape yield11 t/ha11 t/ha0 t/ha (0%)

Maximum wine yield———

Minimum planting density4,100 vines/ha4,100 vines/ha0 vines/ha (0%)

Ageing—12 months—

Minimum ageing in wood—6 months—

Minimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol12.5% vol+1% vol (+8.7%)

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

Minimum sugar-free extract18 g/l19 g/l+1 g/l (+5.6%)

Release for consumptionvintage + 1 years——

AVal d’Arno di Sopra BiancoBVal d’Arno di Sopra Bianco Riserva

Colour

AWhite

BWhite

Δ vs A—

Grape varieties

AChardonnay 40–80%

BChardonnay 40–80%

Δ vs A—

Maximum grape yield

A11 t/ha

B11 t/ha

Δ vs A0 t/ha (0%)

Maximum wine yield

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Minimum planting density

A4,100 vines/ha

B4,100 vines/ha

Δ vs A0 vines/ha (0%)

Ageing

A—

B12 months

Δ vs A—

Minimum ageing in wood

A—

B6 months

Δ vs A—

Minimum alcoholic strength

A11.5% vol

B12.5% vol

Δ vs A+1% vol (+8.7%)

Minimum total acidity

A4.5 g/l

B4.5 g/l

Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)

Minimum sugar-free extract

A18 g/l

B19 g/l

Δ vs A+1 g/l (+5.6%)

Release for consumption

Avintage + 1 years

B—

Δ vs A—

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Common questions

How long must Val d'Arno di Sopra o Valdarno di Sopra be aged?

For the Val d’Arno di Sopra Vin Santo wine type, the specification records at least 48 months of ageing. Other wine types may have different requirements; see the detailed rules below.

When can Val d'Arno di Sopra o Valdarno di Sopra 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

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Val d’Arno di Sopra Bianco

Grape compositionChardonnay 40–80%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha11.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino11.5% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Bianco Riserva

Grape compositionChardonnay 40–80%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption12 months6 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 12 months: 9 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 3 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino con riflessi dorati più evidenti con l’invecchiamento12.5% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Cabernet Franc

Grape compositionCABERNET FRANC 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino intenso12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Cabernet Franc Riserva

Grape compositionCABERNET FRANC 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha13%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption24 months12 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 24 months: 15 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 9 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 intenso con eventuale riflesso granato con l’invecchiamento13% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Cabernet Franc Rosato

Grape compositionCABERNET FRANC 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha11.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

da rosato tenue a rosato intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape compositionCabernet sauvignon 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva

Grape compositionCabernet sauvignon 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha13%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption24 months12 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 24 months: 15 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 9 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 intenso con eventuale riflesso granato con l’invecchiamento13% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Canaiolo Nero

Grape compositionCANAIOLO NERO 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Canaiolo Nero Riserva

Grape compositionCANAIOLO NERO 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha13%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption24 months12 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 24 months: 15 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 9 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 intenso tendente al granato con l’invecchiamento13% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Chardonnay

Grape compositionChardonnay 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha11.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

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

Val d’Arno di Sopra Chardonnay Riserva

Grape compositionChardonnay 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption12 months6 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 12 months: 9 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 3 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso con riflessi dorati più evidenti con l’invecchiamento12.5% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Ciliegiolo

Grape compositionCiliegiolo 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Ciliegiolo Riserva

Grape compositionCiliegiolo 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha13%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption24 months12 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 24 months: 15 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 9 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, tendente al granato con l’invecchiamento13% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Foglia Tonda

Grape compositionFoglia Tonda 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Foglia Tonda Riserva

Grape compositionFoglia Tonda 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha13%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption24 months12 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 24 months: 15 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 9 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 intenso13% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Malvasia Bianca Lunga

Grape compositionMALVASIA BIANCA LUNGA 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha11.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Malvasia Bianca Lunga Riserva

Grape compositionMALVASIA BIANCA LUNGA 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption12 months6 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 12 months: 9 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 3 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso12.5% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Malvasia Nera

Grape compositionMalvasia Nera 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Malvasia Nera Riserva

Grape compositionMalvasia Nera 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha13%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption24 months12 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 24 months: 15 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 9 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, tendente al granato con l’invecchiamento13% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Merlot

Grape compositionMerlot 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino intenso12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Merlot Riserva

Grape compositionMerlot 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha13%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption24 months12 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 24 months: 15 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 9 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 intenso tendente al granato con l’invecchiamento13% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Orpicchio

Grape compositionOrpicchio 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha11.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

da giallo paglierino tenue a giallo paglierino intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Orpicchio Riserva

Grape compositionOrpicchio 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption12 months6 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 12 months: 9 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 3 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

da giallo paglierino tenue a giallo paglierino intenso12.5% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Pinot Nero

Grape compositionPinot nero 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino con eventuali sfumature granate più o meno intense12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Pinot Nero Riserva

Grape compositionPinot nero 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha13%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption24 months12 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 24 months: 15 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 9 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 con eventuali sfumature granate più o meno intense13% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Pugnitello

Grape compositionPugnitello 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Pugnitello Riserva

Grape compositionPugnitello 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha13%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption24 months12 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 24 months: 15 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 9 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, tendente al granato con l’invecchiamento13% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Pugnitello Rosato

Grape compositionPugnitello 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha11.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

da rosato tenue a rosato intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Rosato Spumante di Qualità

Grape compositionSangiovese 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha11.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Metodo classico da uve della stessa annata; minimo 48 mesi sui lieviti dal tiraggio alla sboccatura.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption——48 months on the lees

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

da rosato a buccia di cipolla più o meno tenue11.5% vol5 g/l18 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Rosso

Grape compositionMerlot 40–80%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l20 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Rosso Riserva

Grape compositionMerlot 40–80%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha13%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption24 months12 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 24 months: 15 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 9 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 intenso con eventuali riflessi granati con l’invecchiamento12.5% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Sangiovese

Grape compositionSangiovese 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Sangiovese Riserva

Grape compositionSangiovese 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha13%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption24 months12 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 24 months: 15 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 9 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, tendente al granato con l’invecchiamento13% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Sangiovese Rosato

Grape compositionSangiovese 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha11.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

da rosato tenue a rosato intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Sauvignon

Grape compositionSauvignon 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha11.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

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

Val d’Arno di Sopra Sauvignon Riserva

Grape compositionSauvignon 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption12 months6 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 12 months: 9 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 3 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino12.5% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Syrah

Grape compositionSyrah 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Syrah Riserva

Grape compositionSyrah 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha13%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption24 months12 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 24 months: 15 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 9 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, tendente al granato con l’invecchiamento13% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Trebbiano

Grape compositionTREBBIANO TOSCANO 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha11.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

da giallo paglierino tenue a giallo paglierino intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Trebbiano Riserva

Grape compositionTREBBIANO TOSCANO 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,100 vines/ha12.5%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption12 months6 months3 months in bottle

Minimum total 12 months: 9 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 3 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

da giallo paglierino tenue a giallo paglierino intenso con eventuali riflessi dorati con l’invecchiamento12.5% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Vendemmia Tardiva Bianca

Grape composition—

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type7.5 t/ha4,100 vines/ha15%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine45%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

da giallo paglierino intenso al giallo ambrato15% vol4 g/l20 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Vendemmia Tardiva Nera

Grape composition—

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type7.5 t/ha4,100 vines/ha15%Altitudine minima 170 m s.l.m.; nuovi impianti/reimpianti minimo 4100 ceppi/ha.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine45%—Arricchimento e dolcificazione vietati; pratiche enologiche leali e costanti.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

dal giallo ambrato a rosso mattone scuro15% vol4 g/l20 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Vin Santo

Grape composition—

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type7.5 t/ha4,100 vines/ha16%Titolo naturale minimo 16% al termine dell’appassimento.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine35%—Invecchiamento in caratelli di legno di capacità non superiore a 225 l.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption48 months48 months—

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

dal giallo paglierino al dorato, all’ambrato intenso16% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Val d’Arno di Sopra Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice

Grape compositionSangiovese 80–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type7.5 t/ha4,100 vines/ha16%Titolo naturale minimo 16% al termine dell’appassimento.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine35%—Invecchiamento in caratelli di legno di capacità non superiore a 225 l.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing / release for consumption48 months48 months—

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

da rosso mattone scuro a rosa intenso a rosa pallido16% vol4 g/l26 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione Val d'Arno di Sopra o Valdarno di SopraOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 (Zona di produzione delle uve) 3.1 La zona di produzione dei vini a denominazione di origine controllata “Val d’Arno di Sopra” o “Valdarno di Sopra” ricade nell'intero territorio dei comuni di Cavriglia, Montevarchi, Bucine, Civitella in Val di Chiana, Castelfranco-Piandiscò, Terranuova Bracciolini, Loro Ciuffenna, San Giovanni Valdarno, Castiglion Fibocchi, Laterina -Pergine Valdarno e la parte del Comune di Arezzo compresa tra il confine dei comuni di Civitella, Laterina -Pergine Valdarno e Castiglion Fibocchi e la riva sinistra del Canale Maestro della Chiana e del Fiume Arno, fino al confine del comune di Capolona, della provincia di Arezzo e nell’intero territorio dei comuni di Figline e Incisa Valdarno, Reggello e Rignano sull’Arno, della Provincia di Firenze.

Art. 3

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