Veneto

DOCG for sweet white wine in the Veneto wine-growing region in Italy. The zone includes the entire commune of Affi, as well as parts of the communes of Caldiero, Cazzano di Tramigna, Colognola ai Colli, Illasi, Lavagno, Mezzane di Sotto, Montecchia di Crosara, Monteforte d´Alpone, Ronca, San Giovanni Ilarione, San Martino Buon Albergo and Soave in the province of Verona. This type of wine, sourced from the Soave DOC zone, was awarded DOCG classification in 1998. The dessert wine is made in accordance with the process of using selected, dried (raisined) grapes, known here as recioto (see also under Passito), mainly of the Garganega (70-100%) variety, with the optional use of Trebbiano di Soave Nostrano, Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay (up to 30%), as well as of other permitted white varieties (up to 5%). The actual alcohol content must be a minimum of 12% vol. The wine has a yellow straw to amber colour, and has a bouquet of ripe exotic fruit, raisins, figs, honey and malted caramel sweets. A sparkling Spumante is also made, this has a minimum alcohol content of 11,5% vol. Wines from the classic zone (see under Soave) may state the additional designation „Classico“ on the label.