Sebino

The Protected Geographical Indication "Sebino" identifies white, red, new and dessert wines and with the name of the vines Chardonnay, Pinot bianco, Pinot nero, Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot, Carmenere, Nebbiolo, Barbera.

Grapes

For the production of "Sebino" PGI wines, vines suitable for cultivation in Lombardy must be used. If the Chardonnay, Pinot bianco, Pinot nero, Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot, Carmenere, Nebbiolo and Barbera varieties are specified, at least 85% of these must be used, while the remaining 15% can be obtained from another variety suitable for cultivation in Lombardy.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The white wine (minimum total alcoholic strength by volume 11% vol.) is straw yellow in colour, combined with a delicate, characteristic aroma and a dry, harmonious taste. The red type (11% vol.) is characterized by a more or less intense ruby red colour, a characteristic aroma with fruity or herbaceous nuances and a dry, harmonious flavour. The novello (11% vol.) is distinguished by its red colour with violet reflections, its fresh, floral aroma and its soft, typical flavour. Finally, the passito (14% vol.) has a more or less intense golden yellow colour, accompanied by a characteristic perfume, intense and sweet, full, typical taste.

Grape production area

The production area is delimited to the east by the rocky and morainic hills of Rodengo Saiano, Ome, Gussago, to the north by the southern shores of Lake Iseo and the last Rhaetian Alps, to the west by the river Oglio and finally to the south by the southern borders of the municipalities south of Mount Orfano.

Specificity and historical notes

Gabriele Archetti, in his work "Vineyards and wine in the Middle Ages (X-XV centuries)", tells the story of wine production in the area from Roman times to the Renaissance.