Montecarlo is adenominazione di origine controllata (DOC) in northernTuscany,Italy. The vineyards surround the small town ofMontecarlo which is located close toLucca andPisa. Montecarlo wines are unusual for the region in that they are commonly made from theSémillon,Sauvignon blanc andPinot bianco grapevarietals. This is unusual as most Tuscan white wines are made fromTrebbiano andMalvasia grapes. Wines from the region are often called the best Tuscan whites.[1]
The DOC is defined under the following laws:[2]
| Decree | Official Gazette |
|---|---|
| Dpr 13 Aug 69 | 283 - 08 Nov 69 |
| Dpr 15 Sept 79 | 48 - 19 Feb 80 |
| Dpr 01 Oct 85 | 110 - 14 May 86 |
| Dm 17 Oct 94 | 253 - 28 Oct 94 |
The DOC bianco allows between 40% and 60%Trebbiano Toscano, and between 40% and 60%Semillon,Pinot gris,Pinot bianco,Vermentino,Sauvignon blanc and/orRoussane, with no more than 10% of any single one.
The DOC rosso is 50% to 75% Sangiovese, 5% to 15%Canaiolo, 10% to 15%Ciliegiolo,Colorino,Malvasia nera,Sjriak,Cabernet Franc,Cabernet Sauvignon and/orMerlot, and up to 20% other red varietals.