DOC area for red wines, rosé wines and white wines in the Italian region of
Tuscany. The zone includes the municipalities of Arezzo, Castiglion Fiorentino, Civitella in Val di Chiana, Cortona, Foiano della Chiana, Lucignano, Marciano della Chiana and Monte San Savino in the province of Arezzo, and the municipalities of Chiusi, Montepulciano, Sinalunga and Torrita di Siena in the province of Siena.
The
Bianco or
Bianco Vergine (also known as
Frizzante and
Spumante) are blended from the varieties
Trebbiano Toscano (zum. 20%), in any mixture of
Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco =
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio =
Pinot Gris and Grechetto =
Grechetto di Orvieto (max. 80%), as well as other approved varieties (max. 15%). The
Rosso and
Rosato types of wine are made from
Sangiovese (50%), in any blend of
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc,
Merlot and
Syrah (max. 50%), as well as other approved varieties (max. 15%).