Colli Amerini DOC
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A quietly productive corner of southern Umbria, blending Sangiovese-led reds with Trebbiano whites across hilly terrain near Amelia.
Colli Amerini DOC is a southern Umbrian appellation granted DOC status in 1989, producing red, white, rosé, and novello wines. Its reds are built on Sangiovese (65,80%) and its whites on Trebbiano Toscano (70,85%). From the 2012 vintage, the zone was incorporated into the newly created Amelia DOC.
- Granted DOC status in 1989; incorporated into the Amelia DOC from the 2012 vintage onwards
- Located in southern Umbria, a region historically associated with olive oil production
- Production zone covers Amelia, Narni, Calvi, Otricoli, Montecastrilli, Alviano, Lugnano, Penna in Teverina, Giove, and parts of the Terni area
- Rosso is based on Sangiovese at 65,80%, blended with Merlot, Montepulciano, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, and Barbera
- Bianco is based on Trebbiano Toscano at 70,85%, with Grechetto, Verdello, Garganega, and Malvasia Toscana permitted
- Malvasia style requires a minimum of 85% Malvasia Toscana
- Styles produced include Bianco, Rosso, Rosato, Novello, and Malvasia
Location and Background
Colli Amerini DOC sits in the hilly southern reaches of Umbria, a region long associated with olive oil as much as wine. The production zone spans a network of small communes including Amelia, Narni, Calvi, Otricoli, Montecastrilli, Alviano, Lugnano, Penna in Teverina, and Giove, along with parts of the Terni area. The appellation received DOC recognition in 1989 and, from the 2012 vintage, was folded into the broader Amelia DOC.
- Southern Umbria, historically noted for olive oil production
- DOC status awarded in 1989
- Absorbed into the Amelia DOC from the 2012 vintage
- Covers multiple communes across hilly terrain near the Terni province
Grapes and Wine Styles
The appellation produces five distinct styles: Bianco, Rosso, Rosato, Novello, and Malvasia. The Rosso and Novello are built primarily on Sangiovese, required at 65,80% of the blend, with Merlot, Montepulciano, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, and Barbera as supporting varieties. The Bianco relies on Trebbiano Toscano at 70,85%, with Grechetto, Verdello, Garganega, and Malvasia Toscana permitted to complete the blend. The Malvasia style demands at least 85% Malvasia Toscana. Despite the range of styles on offer, the appellation is best known for its red wines.
- Rosso: 65,80% Sangiovese, with Merlot, Montepulciano, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, and Barbera
- Bianco: 70,85% Trebbiano Toscano, with Grechetto, Verdello, Garganega, and Malvasia Toscana
- Malvasia style requires a minimum of 85% Malvasia Toscana
- Red wines are the appellation's primary identity, though white and rosé are also produced
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Cantina dei Colli Amerini stands as the key producer operating within this appellation. As a cooperative, it has played a central role in shaping the identity of Colli Amerini wines and continues to represent the zone's output under both the Colli Amerini and Amelia DOC designations.
- Cantina dei Colli Amerini is the principal and most visible producer in the zone
- Cooperative structure has anchored production in the appellation since its early years
Reds show the typical character of central Italian Sangiovese-based blends: dried cherry, earthy notes, and medium tannins, with additional weight and fruit from Merlot and Montepulciano. Whites are straightforward and fresh, led by Trebbiano Toscano with neutral citrus and herbal character, while the Malvasia style offers more aromatic presence.
- Colli Amerini received DOC status in 1989 and was incorporated into the Amelia DOC from the 2012 vintage onwards
- Rosso requires 65,80% Sangiovese; permitted blending varieties include Merlot, Montepulciano, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, and Barbera
- Bianco requires 70,85% Trebbiano Toscano; Grechetto, Verdello, Garganega, and Malvasia Toscana are permitted
- Malvasia style must contain at least 85% Malvasia Toscana
- Five styles are permitted: Bianco, Rosso, Rosato, Novello, and Malvasia