Colli Berici · Vinous

What is made here

Wine colours

Colours the rules allow. Pick a colour to filter the rules and grapes below.

Where it is

Colli Berici in Italy

Latitude: 45.3°–45.6° N
Vineyard altitude: 20 m to 259 m
Production zone: 58,714 ha

Lies within
Vicenza, Prosecco, delle Venezie

Worked out from the boundaries (smallest container first). They follow whole communes, so a neighbour sharing a commune can show up here too.

Boundary drawn from whole communes, so it is a little larger than the legal zone. Boundary: Eurac Research PDO inventory (CC0). Country outlines: Natural Earth. Dots on the zone map are the vineyard points used for climate.

Showing every colour The colour filter changes the rules and grapes. Climate, vintages and soils describe the vineyards, so they stay the same.

01 · What the law says

The rules

Limits on grapes, yields, ripeness and ageing that every wine labelled Colli Berici must meet.

35 wines in the rules, all colours.
Wine	Main grape(s)	Max yield t/ha	Max wine hl/ha	Wine from grapes max. %	Grape ripeness min. % pot. alc.	Wine min. % alc.	Actual alc. min. %	Acidity min. g/l	Dry extract min. g/l	Sugar max. g/l	Ageing min. months	On lees min. months
Colli Berici Bianco	Garganega, Sauvignon Blanc	16	–	70	9.5	10.5	–	4.5	14	–	–	–
Colli Berici Bianco Frizzante	Garganega, Sauvignon Blanc	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Berici Bianco Spumante	Garganega, Sauvignon Blanc	16	–	70	9.5	11.5	–	5.5	14	–	–	–
Colli Berici Bianco Passito	Garganega, Sauvignon Blanc	16	–	50	9.5	14	11.5	4.5	20	–	–	–
Colli Berici Rosso	Merlot, Tai Rosso	15	–	70	10	11	–	4.5	18	–	–	–
Colli Berici Rosso Riserva	Merlot, Tai Rosso	12.5	–	70	12	12.5	–	4.5	24	–	24	–
Colli Berici Rosso Novello	Merlot, Tai Rosso	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Berici Spumante Metodo Classico	50% Chardonnay	–	–	70	9.5	11	–	5	16	–	–	15
Colli Berici Spumante Metodo Classico Rosato/Rosé	50% Chardonnay	–	–	70	9.5	11	–	5	17	33	–	15
Colli Berici Garganego/Garganega	85% Garganega	14	98	70	10	11	–	4.5	14	–	–	–
Colli Berici Tai	85% Friulano	12	84	70	10.5	11	–	4.5	14	–	–	–
Colli Berici Sauvignon	85% Sauvignon Blanc	12	84	70	10	11	–	4.5	14	–	–	–
Colli Berici Pinot Bianco	85% Pinot Blanc	12	84	70	10.5	11	–	4.5	14	–	–	–
Colli Berici Pinot Nero	85% Pinot Noir	12	84	70	10	11	–	4.5	18	–	–	–
Colli Berici Pinot Grigio	85% Pinot Grigio	12	84	70	10.5	11	–	4.5	14	–	–	–
Colli Berici Chardonnay	85% Chardonnay	13	91	70	10.5	11	–	4.5	14	–	–	–
Colli Berici Manzoni Bianco	85% Manzoni Bianco	12	84	70	10	11	–	4.5	14	–	–	–
Colli Berici Tai Rosso	85% Tai rosso (Tocai rosso)	12	84	70	10	11	–	4.5	17	–	–	–
Colli Berici Tai Rosso Spumante	85% Tai rosso (Tocai rosso)	12	84	70	9.5	11	–	5	17	–	–	–
Colli Berici Tai Rosso Riserva	85% Tai rosso (Tocai rosso)	12	84	70	–	12	–	4.5	20	–	24	–
Colli Berici Merlot	85% Merlot	13	91	70	10.5	11	–	4.5	18	–	–	–
Colli Berici Merlot Riserva	85% Merlot	13	91	70	–	12.5	–	4.5	20	–	24	–
Colli Berici Cabernet	85% Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon / Carmenère	12	–	70	10	11	–	4.5	18	–	–	–
Colli Berici Cabernet Riserva	85% Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon / Carmenère	12	–	70	–	12	–	4.5	20	–	24	–
Colli Berici Cabernet Sauvignon	85% Cabernet Sauvignon	12	84	70	10.5	11	–	4.5	18	–	–	–
Colli Berici Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva	85% Cabernet Sauvignon	12	84	70	–	12.5	–	4.5	22	–	24	–
Colli Berici Cabernet Franc	85% Cabernet Franc	12	84	70	10.5	11	–	4.5	18	–	–	–
Colli Berici Cabernet Franc Riserva	85% Cabernet Franc	12	84	70	–	12	–	4.5	20	–	24	–
Colli Berici Carmenère	85% Carmenère	12	84	70	10	11	–	4.5	18	–	–	–
Colli Berici Carmenère Riserva	85% Carmenère	12	84	70	–	12	–	4.5	20	–	24	–
Colli Berici Barbarano Rosso/Colli Berici Barbarano	100% Tai rosso (Tocai rosso)	12	84	70	11	11	–	4.5	17	–	–	–
Colli Berici Barbarano Rosso/Colli Berici Barbarano Spumante	100% Tai rosso (Tocai rosso)	12	84	70	9.5	11.5	–	5	17	–	–	–
Colli Berici Barbarano Rosso/Colli Berici Barbarano Riserva	100% Tai rosso (Tocai rosso)	12	84	70	12	13	–	4.5	20	–	24	–
Colli Berici Bianco Superiore	Garganega, Sauvignon Blanc	14	–	70	10.5	12	–	4.5	16	–	–	–
Colli Berici Rosso Superiore	Merlot, Tai Rosso	13.5	–	70	11	12.5	–	4.5	24	–	–	–

From the official production rules (disciplinare di produzione). Hover a figure to see the clause it comes from. A dash means the rules set no figure, or it is not captured yet.

Blend rules

Colli Berici Bianco

30–60% Garganega · Main grape
20–50% Sauvignon Blanc · Main grape
≤ 50% other non-aromatic white varieties authorised in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Bianco Frizzante

30–60% Garganega · Main grape
20–50% Sauvignon Blanc · Main grape
≤ 50% other non-aromatic white varieties authorised in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Bianco Spumante

30–60% Garganega · Main grape
20–50% Sauvignon Blanc · Main grape
≤ 50% other non-aromatic white varieties authorised in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Bianco Passito

30–60% Garganega · Main grape
20–50% Sauvignon Blanc · Main grape
≤ 50% other non-aromatic white varieties authorised in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

; release from 1 September of the year after the harvest.

Blend rules

Colli Berici Rosso

50–65% Merlot · Main grape
≥ 20% Tai Rosso · Main grape
≤ 30% Pinot nero / Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon / Carmenère · Allowed
≤ 15% other non-aromatic red varieties authorised in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Rosso Riserva

50–65% Merlot · Main grape
≥ 20% Tai Rosso · Main grape
≤ 30% Pinot nero / Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon / Carmenère · Allowed
≤ 15% other non-aromatic red varieties authorised in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

At least 24 months' ageing.

Blend rules

Colli Berici Rosso Novello

50–65% Merlot · Main grape
≥ 20% Tai Rosso · Main grape
≤ 30% Pinot nero / Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon / Carmenère · Allowed
≤ 15% other non-aromatic red varieties authorised in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Spumante Metodo Classico

≥ 50% Chardonnay · Main grape
≤ 50% Pinot bianco / Pinot nero · Allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Spumante Metodo Classico Rosato/Rosé

≥ 50% Chardonnay · Main grape
≤ 50% Pinot bianco / Pinot nero · Allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Garganego/Garganega

≥ 85% Garganega · Main grape
≤ 15% other white grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Tai

≥ 85% Friulano · Main grape
≤ 15% other white grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Sauvignon

≥ 85% Sauvignon Blanc · Main grape
≤ 15% other white grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Pinot Bianco

≥ 85% Pinot Blanc · Main grape
≤ 15% other white grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Pinot Nero

≥ 85% Pinot Noir · Main grape
≤ 15% other black grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Pinot Grigio

≥ 85% Pinot Grigio · Main grape
≤ 15% other white grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Chardonnay

≥ 85% Chardonnay · Main grape
≤ 15% other white grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Manzoni Bianco

≥ 85% Manzoni Bianco · Main grape
≤ 15% other white grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Tai Rosso

≥ 85% Tai rosso (Tocai rosso) · Main grape
≤ 15% other black grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Tai Rosso Spumante

≥ 85% Tai rosso (Tocai rosso) · Main grape
≤ 15% other black grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Tai Rosso Riserva

≥ 85% Tai rosso (Tocai rosso) · Main grape
≤ 15% other black grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

At least 24 months' ageing.

Blend rules

Colli Berici Merlot

≥ 85% Merlot · Main grape
≤ 15% other black grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Merlot Riserva

≥ 85% Merlot · Main grape
≤ 15% other black grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

At least 24 months' ageing.

Blend rules

Colli Berici Cabernet

≥ 85% Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon / Carmenère · Main grape
≤ 15% other black grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Cabernet Riserva

≥ 85% Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon / Carmenère · Main grape
≤ 15% other black grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

At least 24 months' ageing.

Blend rules

Colli Berici Cabernet Sauvignon

≥ 85% Cabernet Sauvignon · Main grape
≤ 15% other black grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva

≥ 85% Cabernet Sauvignon · Main grape
≤ 15% other black grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

At least 24 months' ageing.

Blend rules

Colli Berici Cabernet Franc

≥ 85% Cabernet Franc · Main grape
≤ 15% other black grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Cabernet Franc Riserva

≥ 85% Cabernet Franc · Main grape
≤ 15% other black grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

At least 24 months' ageing.

Blend rules

Colli Berici Carmenère

≥ 85% Carmenère · Main grape
≤ 15% other black grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Berici Carmenère Riserva

≥ 85% Carmenère · Main grape
≤ 15% other black grapes suitable in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

At least 24 months' ageing.

Blend rules

Colli Berici Bianco Superiore

30–60% Garganega · Main grape
20–50% Sauvignon Blanc · Main grape
≤ 50% other non-aromatic white varieties authorised in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

; release from 1 March of the year after the harvest.

Blend rules

Colli Berici Rosso Superiore

50–65% Merlot · Main grape
≥ 20% Tai Rosso · Main grape
≤ 30% Pinot nero / Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon / Carmenère · Allowed
≤ 15% other non-aromatic red varieties authorised in the province of Vicenza · Others allowed

; release from 1 September of the year after the harvest.

In the vineyard and cellar: rules for every wine

3,000

Vines per hectare, minimum

Training

Systems allowed

spalliera semplice e doppia; pergola veronese a tetto piano (Garganega only)

No forcing

Forcing the vines is prohibited

Emergency only

Irrigation

Cellar

Where the wine must be made

Within the production zone

Allowed

Enrichment (chaptalisation)

02 · Climate fingerprint

The climate

The growing season averages 18.6 °C, warm on Gregory Jones's scale, with 1,844 growing degree days (Winkler III).

The average year 1991–2020, vineyards at about 83 m

Monthly mean, °CRain, mmGrowing season

Growing-season temperature: 18.6 °C; Warm · 17–19 °C (Jones)
Growing degree days: 1,844; Region III: 1,667–1,943 degree days
Growing-season rain: 703 mm; Of 1,088 mm a year
Harvest rain: 224 mm; September–October

Copernicus ERA5-Land monthly averages at 5 vineyard points (Vineyard point 1, 103 m; Vineyard point 2, 29 m; Vineyard point 3, 245 m; Vineyard point 4, 12 m; Vineyard point 5, 28 m), moved to each point's height from the model's terrain. Indices that need daily data are not captured yet. How the climate figures are made.

Closest climates in the database

Picked by the data, not by hand: the profiles nearest on season warmth (counted twice), degree days, rain, ripening-month nights and day–night range. Neighbours within 30 km are left out, as they share the same weather.

1. ValpolicellaVery similarCompared with Colli Berici: same season warmth, similar rain.

2. Colline di LevantoVery similarCompared with Colli Berici: same season warmth, similar rain.

3. LafõesVery similarCompared with Colli Berici: same season warmth, similar rain.

Growing-season temperature

Colli Berici

18.6 °C

Valpolicella

18.6 °C

Colline di Levanto

18.6 °C

Lafões

18.5 °C

Growing degree days

Colli Berici

1,844

Valpolicella

1,844

Colline di Levanto

1,844

Lafões

1,823

Growing-season rain

Colli Berici

703 mm

Valpolicella

726 mm

Colline di Levanto

679 mm

Lafões

686 mm

03 · Year by year

35 vintages

Each column is one growing season: heat above or below the 1991–2020 average, and rain at harvest. Pick a year for the details.

Warmer than averageCooler than averageHarvest rain (Sep–Oct)Average harvest rain, 224 mm

2025

Growing-season temp.
Growing degree days
Harvest rain
Growing-season rain
September nights
Hot days and frosts

Seasons are labelled by harvest year (April–October). Year-to-year changes from ERA5-Land; tested against station records in Alto Adige (r = 0.94 for season temperature at Bolzano). Rain varies more locally, so treat single-season rain with some caution. Vintage ratings, harvest dates and frost or hail events have places in the data model but are not loaded yet.

04 · Where the numbers come from

Sources

A geospatial inventory of regulatory information for wine protected designations of origin in Europe · Candiago et al., Scientific Data 9, 394 (2022); Eurac Research · CC0
Quality wines in Italy and France: a dataset of PDO specifications · figshare 25393261 · CC BY 4.0
ERA5-Land monthly averaged data (reanalysis-era5-land-monthly-means) · Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), Climate Data Store · CC BY 4.0 (Copernicus licence)
OpenStreetMap vineyard areas (landuse=vineyard), from Geofabrik country extracts · OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL 1.0
Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (AWS open data tiles) · European Space Agency / Copernicus · Copernicus DEM licence
Disciplinare di produzione: Colli Berici · Ministero dell'agricoltura, della sovranità alimentare e delle foreste (MASAF) · Official act
Appellation nesting worked out from boundaries (pipeline/build_nesting.py) · Vinous, from the Eurac PDO boundaries · CC0 (source data)
Climate profiles calculated by Vinous: method

Still to check (3)

Generated from EU reference data: check against the current product specification.
From the specification: Bianco Frizzante and Rosso Novello are in the register but not governed by the current text (values null); Bianco Superiore and Rosso Superiore are added from the text. Varietal riserva grapes need 2% vol more natural alcohol than the table figure (not recorded as a number). Metodo classico spumanti need at least fifteen months on the lees from tirage, not before 1 January after the harvest (30 months for a vintage); other spumanti use natural fermentation, method unspecified, brut to demisec. Passito grapes are dried to at least 14% vol. Barbarano yield is taken from the Tai rosso row.
National tier (DOC/DOCG) not captured yet; rules extracted from the specification text.