cortona

The Cortona DOC denomination includes the land suitable for viticulture which is located in the hilly area between Arezzo and Lake Trasimeno, in the municipal area of Cortona.

Among the white vines, the most cultivated are the Tuscan Trebbiano, the Grechetto, the white Malvasia, the Chardonnay and the Sauvignon Blanc. While the red Cortona DOC is produced mainly with syrah and to follow merlot, cabernet sauvignon and sangiovese. Syrah Cortona DOC is particularly famous and of a good quality level. The specification also provides for the possibility of producing Vin Santo and Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice. The first must age at least 3 years and the second 5 years, before being put on the market.