Terratico di Bibbona Doc

Bibbona’s origins are extremely ancient and can be traced as far back as the Stone Age. In a later era, the Etruscans established themselves in the area and became experts in the art of winemaking. In the sixth century B.C., Bibbona became one of the most important castles in the Maremma and close to the year 1000, many of its lands were granted to the Della Gherardesca Counts, who already owned a large amount of territory in Tuscany. A little later, Bibbona became a free Municipality under the Republic of Pisa. This was the case until 1406, when it fell under Florentine rule. The original statutes governing the lives of the citizens date back to 1490 and remained in force until the end of the 1700s. From these, it can be deduced that grape growing was deeply rooted and very widespread, thanks to the high quality of the grapevines. Bibbona flourished considerably until 1549, when the lands, which up until then had belonged to the community, were granted to Cosimo I de Medici’s wife. The people of Bibbona were obliged to pay rent, which was called “Terratico” (related to the word for land), and from which the name of the present day DOC originates. The quality of the grapes from the harvests began to improve toward the end of the 18th century, when Pietro Leopoldo II had much of the swamp land reclaimed, and again in 1789, when the lands were returned to the Municipality of Bibbona and then sold to wealthy landowners.

 

Consumption

The red wine should be served in medium sized glasses at a temperature of approximately 18°. This wine goes well with all meat dishes and pasta dishes with rich meat sauces.

Identification

In the designation of the DOC (controlled denomination of origin) “Terratico di Bibbona” wines, the name of the grapevine, where required, must be displayed on the label in letters no bigger than those used for the controlled denomination of origin. It is forbidden to add any other specification, including the adjectives extra, fine, scelto, selezionato and similar words, to the wording “Terratico di Bibbona.” It is mandatory, for all types of this wine, to display the year of the grape harvest on the label.

 

 

 

I.D. card

Type
White, red, rosé, and superior red wines.
Description
The DOC “Terratico di Bibbona,” includes the following types of wines: Bianco, Rosso, Rosato, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rosso Superiore, Sangiovese, Syrah, Trebbiano and Vermentino. These wines must be made using grapes from the following vines: "Terratico di Bibbona" bianco dal Vermentino for a minimum of 50%, while the remaining 50% may be made up of other vines with a non aromatic white grape suitable for cultivation in the Tuscan Region, alone or jointly, up to a maximum of 50%. For the Rosso, Rosso Superiore and Rosato, a minimum of 35% Sangiovese and a minimum of 35% Merlot may be used, and for the remainder, other vines with a dark non-aromatic grape, alone or jointly, may be used for a maximum of 30%.
Characteristics
“Terratico di Bibbona” Bianco: straw yellow colour, fine and delicate odour, dry and harmonious flavour, total minimum alcohol volume 11%. “Terratico di Bibbona” Rosato: pink or rose colour without purplish reflections; subtle, delicate and fruity odour; dry, harmonious, and delicate flavour; total minimum alcohol volume 11.50%. «Terratico di Bibbona» Rosso: ruby red colour, intensely vinous odour, full and harmonious flavour, total minimum alcohol volume is 12.5%. “Terratico di Bibbona” Rosso Superiore: intense ruby red colour tending toward garnet with aging, broad vinous odour, the flavour full, dry, hot and elegant, with later hints of wood, total minimum alcohol volume 13%. “Terratico di Bibbona” Trebbiano: straw yellow colour, delicate odour, dry and harmonious flavour, total minimum alcohol volume of 11%. “Terratico di Bibbona” Vermentino: straw yellow colour, delicate and fruity odour, dry and harmonious flavour. Total minimum alcohol volume of 11.5%. “Terratico di Bibbona” Cabernet sauvignon: colour that ranges from ruby red to garnet; intense, distinctive, spicy odour, full, dry and harmonious flavour, total minimum alcohol volume of 12.5%. “Terratico di Bibbona” Merlot: vivid garnet red colour with purplish reflections at times, tending toward brick red with aging, intense odour with hints of small fruits; a dry harmonious and full flavour; total minimum alcohol volume of 12.5%. "Terratico di Bibbona" Sangiovese: ruby red colour, tending toward orange-red with aging, vinous, intense and elegant odour; dry and harmonious flavour, total minimum alcohol volume 12.5%. “Terratico di Bibbona” Syrah: ruby red to garnet red colour, intense spicy odour with hints of small fruits; dry, harmonious and full flavour, total minimum alcohol volume of 12.5%.
Area of production
The area that produces the wines in the controlled denomination of origin “Terratico di Bibbona” falls into the Province of Livorno and includes the administrative territories of the municipalities of Rosignano Marittimo, Cecina, Bibbona and Collesalvetti.
Selling period
All year round.
Normative references
Production regulations approved with the Decree of the Ministry of Agricultural and Forestry Policies of June 28, 2006 and published in the Official Journal number 163 of 15-7-2006.

Further information

  1. Terratico di Bibbona Doc
    1. Additional facts