What is made here
Wine colours
Colours the rules allow. Pick a colour to filter the rules and grapes below.
Where it is
Vicenza in Italy
- Latitude
- 45.3°–45.9° N
- Vineyard altitude
- 24 m to 339 m
- Production zone
- 158,297 ha
Lies within
Prosecco, delle Venezie
Contains 4 appellations (outlined on the zone map)
Breganze, Colli Berici, Gambellara, Recioto di Gambellara
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 Vicenza must meet.
Blend rules
Vicenza Bianco
- ≥ 50% Garganega · Main grape
- ≤ 50% other non-aromatic white varieties listed in Art. 2 · Others allowed
Blend rules
Vicenza Bianco Frizzante
- ≥ 50% Garganega · Main grape
- ≤ 50% other non-aromatic white varieties listed in Art. 2 · Others allowed
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Vicenza Bianco Passito
- ≥ 50% Garganega · Main grape
- ≤ 50% other non-aromatic white varieties listed in Art. 2 · Others allowed
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Vicenza Garganeo
- ≥ 85% Garganega · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
Blend rules
Vicenza Pinot Bianco
- ≥ 85% Pinot Blanc · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
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Vicenza Chardonnay
- ≥ 85% Chardonnay · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
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Vicenza Moscato
- ≥ 85% Moscato bianco / Moscato giallo · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
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Vicenza Riesling
- ≥ 85% Riesling renano / Riesling italico · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
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Vicenza Sauvignon
- ≥ 85% Sauvignon Blanc · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
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Vicenza Pinot Grigio
- ≥ 85% Pinot Grigio · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
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Vicenza Manzoni Bianco
- ≥ 85% Manzoni Bianco · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
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Vicenza Rosso
- ≥ 50% Merlot · Main grape
- ≤ 50% other non-aromatic red varieties listed in Art. 2 · Others allowed
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Vicenza Pinot Nero
- ≥ 85% Pinot Noir · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
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Vicenza Merlot
- ≥ 85% Merlot · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
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Vicenza Cabernet
- ≥ 85% Cabernet franc / Cabernet Sauvignon / Carmenère · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
Blend rules
Vicenza Cabernet Sauvignon
- ≥ 85% Cabernet Sauvignon · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
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Vicenza Raboso
- ≥ 85% Raboso Veronese · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
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Vicenza Novello
- ≥ 50% Merlot · Main grape
- ≤ 50% other non-aromatic red varieties listed in Art. 2 · Others allowed
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Vicenza Rosato
- ≥ 50% Merlot · Main grape
- ≤ 50% other non-aromatic red varieties listed in Art. 2 · Others allowed
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Vicenza Rosato Frizzante
- ≥ 50% Merlot · Main grape
- ≤ 50% other non-aromatic red varieties listed in Art. 2 · Others allowed
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Vicenza Bianco Spumante
- ≥ 50% Garganega · Main grape
- ≤ 50% other non-aromatic white varieties listed in Art. 2 · Others allowed
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Vicenza Cabernet riserva
- ≥ 85% Cabernet franc / Cabernet Sauvignon / Carmenère · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
At least 24 months' ageing.
Blend rules
Vicenza Cabernet Sauvignon riserva
- ≥ 85% Cabernet Sauvignon · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
At least 24 months' ageing.
Blend rules
Vicenza Merlot riserva
- ≥ 85% Merlot · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
At least 24 months' ageing.
Blend rules
Vicenza Pinot Nero riserva
- ≥ 85% Pinot Noir · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
At least 24 months' ageing.
Blend rules
Vicenza Raboso riserva
- ≥ 85% Raboso Veronese · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour recommended or authorised for Vicenza province · Others allowed
At least 24 months' ageing.
Blend rules
Vicenza Rosso riserva
- ≥ 50% Merlot · Main grape
- ≤ 50% other non-aromatic red varieties listed in Art. 2 · Others allowed
At least 24 months' ageing.
Other varieties allowed
Besides the main grapes, the rules allow these varieties in some wines. Grape names link where a profile exists.
35 varieties · 7 wines
Bronner, Durella, Fleurtai, Friulano, Glera, Glera Lunga, Goldtraminer, Grapariol, Helios, Incrocio Bianco Fedit 51 C.S.G., Johanniter, Malvasia Istriana, Manzoni Bianco, Marzemina Bianca, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscaris, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Palava, Pedevenda, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Kretos, Sauvignon Nepis, Sauvignon Rytos, Semillon, Solaris, Soreli, Souvignier Gris, Trebbiano Toscano, Trebbiano di Soave, Vespaiola, Viognier, Welschriesling
35 varieties · Vicenza Pinot Bianco
Bronner, Durella, Fleurtai, Friulano, Garganega, Glera, Glera Lunga, Goldtraminer, Grapariol, Helios, Incrocio Bianco Fedit 51 C.S.G., Johanniter, Malvasia Istriana, Manzoni Bianco, Marzemina Bianca, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscaris, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Palava, Pedevenda, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Kretos, Sauvignon Nepis, Sauvignon Rytos, Semillon, Solaris, Soreli, Souvignier Gris, Trebbiano Toscano, Trebbiano di Soave, Vespaiola, Viognier, Welschriesling
36 varieties · Vicenza Chardonnay, Vicenza Riesling, Vicenza Pinot Grigio
Bronner, Durella, Fleurtai, Friulano, Garganega, Glera, Glera Lunga, Goldtraminer, Grapariol, Helios, Incrocio Bianco Fedit 51 C.S.G., Johanniter, Malvasia Istriana, Manzoni Bianco, Marzemina Bianca, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscaris, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Palava, Pedevenda, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Kretos, Sauvignon Nepis, Sauvignon Rytos, Semillon, Solaris, Soreli, Souvignier Gris, Trebbiano Toscano, Trebbiano di Soave, Vespaiola, Viognier, Welschriesling
34 varieties · Vicenza Moscato
Bronner, Durella, Fleurtai, Friulano, Garganega, Glera, Glera Lunga, Goldtraminer, Grapariol, Helios, Incrocio Bianco Fedit 51 C.S.G., Johanniter, Malvasia Istriana, Manzoni Bianco, Marzemina Bianca, Muller Thurgau, Muscaris, Palava, Pedevenda, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Kretos, Sauvignon Nepis, Sauvignon Rytos, Semillon, Solaris, Soreli, Souvignier Gris, Trebbiano Toscano, Trebbiano di Soave, Vespaiola, Viognier, Welschriesling
35 varieties · Vicenza Sauvignon
Bronner, Durella, Fleurtai, Friulano, Garganega, Glera, Glera Lunga, Goldtraminer, Grapariol, Helios, Incrocio Bianco Fedit 51 C.S.G., Johanniter, Malvasia Istriana, Manzoni Bianco, Marzemina Bianca, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscaris, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Palava, Pedevenda, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Kretos, Sauvignon Nepis, Sauvignon Rytos, Semillon, Solaris, Soreli, Souvignier Gris, Trebbiano Toscano, Trebbiano di Soave, Vespaiola, Viognier, Welschriesling
35 varieties · Vicenza Manzoni Bianco
Bronner, Durella, Fleurtai, Friulano, Garganega, Glera, Glera Lunga, Goldtraminer, Grapariol, Helios, Incrocio Bianco Fedit 51 C.S.G., Johanniter, Malvasia Istriana, Marzemina Bianca, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscaris, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Palava, Pedevenda, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Kretos, Sauvignon Nepis, Sauvignon Rytos, Semillon, Solaris, Soreli, Souvignier Gris, Trebbiano Toscano, Trebbiano di Soave, Vespaiola, Viognier, Welschriesling
35 varieties · 7 wines
Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Carbon, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Eidos, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Volos, Carmenere, Cavrara, Ciliegiolo, Corbina, Freisa, Groppello Gentile, Gruaja, Julius, Lagrein, Marselan, Marzemina Grossa, Marzemino, Merlot Kanthus, Merlot Khorus, Negrara, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Prior, Raboso Veronese, Rebo, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Regent, Rossignola, Syrah, Teroldego, Tocai Rosso, Turchetta
35 varieties · Vicenza Pinot Nero, Vicenza Pinot Nero riserva
Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Carbon, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Eidos, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Volos, Carmenere, Cavrara, Ciliegiolo, Corbina, Freisa, Groppello Gentile, Gruaja, Julius, Lagrein, Marselan, Marzemina Grossa, Marzemino, Merlot, Merlot Kanthus, Merlot Khorus, Negrara, Petit Verdot, Prior, Raboso Veronese, Rebo, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Regent, Rossignola, Syrah, Teroldego, Tocai Rosso, Turchetta
34 varieties · Vicenza Cabernet, Vicenza Cabernet riserva, Vicenza Cabernet Sauvignon riserva
Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Carbon, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Eidos, Cabernet Volos, Carmenere, Cavrara, Ciliegiolo, Corbina, Freisa, Groppello Gentile, Gruaja, Julius, Lagrein, Marselan, Marzemina Grossa, Marzemino, Merlot, Merlot Kanthus, Merlot Khorus, Negrara, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Prior, Raboso Veronese, Rebo, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Regent, Rossignola, Syrah, Teroldego, Tocai Rosso, Turchetta
35 varieties · Vicenza Cabernet Sauvignon
Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Carbon, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Eidos, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Volos, Carmenere, Cavrara, Ciliegiolo, Corbina, Freisa, Groppello Gentile, Gruaja, Julius, Lagrein, Marselan, Marzemina Grossa, Marzemino, Merlot, Merlot Kanthus, Merlot Khorus, Negrara, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Prior, Raboso Veronese, Rebo, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Regent, Rossignola, Syrah, Teroldego, Tocai Rosso, Turchetta
35 varieties · Vicenza Raboso, Vicenza Raboso riserva
Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Carbon, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Eidos, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Volos, Carmenere, Cavrara, Ciliegiolo, Corbina, Freisa, Groppello Gentile, Gruaja, Julius, Lagrein, Marselan, Marzemina Grossa, Marzemino, Merlot, Merlot Kanthus, Merlot Khorus, Negrara, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Prior, Rebo, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Regent, Rossignola, Syrah, Teroldego, Tocai Rosso, Turchetta
In the vineyard and cellar: rules for every wine
2,500
Vines per hectare, minimum
Training
Systems allowed
spalliera semplice o doppia; pergola semplice o doppia or pergoletta (Garganega and Raboso only)
No forcing
Forcing the vines is prohibited
Permitted
Irrigation
Cellar
Where the wine must be made
Within the production zone
Allowed
Enrichment (chaptalisation)
02 · Climate fingerprint
The climate
The growing season averages 18.1 °C, warm on Gregory Jones's scale, with 1,735 growing degree days (Winkler III).
The average year 1991–2020, vineyards at about 143 m
Monthly mean, °CRain, mmGrowing season
- Growing-season temperature
- 18.1 °C
- Warm · 17–19 °C (Jones)
- Growing degree days
- 1,735
- Region III: 1,667–1,943 degree days
- Growing-season rain
- 858 mm
- Of 1,293 mm a year
- Harvest rain
- 260 mm
- September–October
Copernicus ERA5-Land monthly averages at 5 vineyard points (Vineyard point 1, 204 m; Vineyard point 2, 130 m; Vineyard point 3, 133 m; Vineyard point 4, 24 m; Vineyard point 5, 223 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.
Lower confidence:Monthly reanalysis in moderately complex terrain; not yet checked against a weather station.
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. Friuli AquileiaVery similarCompared with Vicenza: same season warmth, similar rain.
2. Friuli IsonzoVery similarCompared with Vicenza: same season warmth, similar rain.
3. FriuliVery similarCompared with Vicenza: same season warmth, similar rain.
Growing-season temperature
Growing degree days
Growing-season rain
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, 260 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: Vicenza (version published by MASAF up to May 2023, via the Internet Archive; later amendments not yet included) · 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: Blends (bianco, rosso, rosato, novello, frizzante, spumante) have no own yield row in the table. Passito comes from selecting up to 80% of the bianco yield, with lightly dried grapes; it is 'amabile o dolce'. Frizzanti, spumanti and rosato range from dry to off-dry or sweet, so sweetness is not recorded; the sparkling method is not stated. 'Moscato' in the register is the Moscato spumante type.
- National tier (DOC/DOCG) not captured yet; rules extracted from the specification text.