IGTCrosses into Friuli Venezia Giulia
Alto Livenza
Alto Livenza is an IGT (protected geographical indication (IGT)) wine made in the province of Treviso, and partly in Friuli Venezia Giulia. The rules allow 7 types (white, semi-sparkling, red and rosé).
- Category
- IGT
- Provinces
- Treviso (+ Friuli Venezia Giulia)
- Maximum yield
- 19 t/ha
- Minimum alcohol
- 9% vol
- Recognised
- IGT 1995
Grapes
The production rules set no blend for the base wine: they allow the grape varieties approved for cultivation in the area, and require at least 85% of a variety when it is named on the label.
Varieties named on the label
31 varieties may appear on the label, with at least 85% of the grape named.
- Chardonnay
- Manzoni bianco
- Malvasia
- Müller Thurgau
- Pinot bianco
- Glera
- Riesling renano
- Riesling italico
- Sauvignon
- Traminer
- Verdiso
- Verduzzo
- Cabernet franc
- Cabernet sauvignon
- Franconia
- Incrocio Manzoni 2.15
- Malbech
- Marzemino
- Merlot
- Pinot nero
- Raboso
- Refosco dal peduncolo rosso
- Tai
- Carmenère
- Syrah
- Marzemina bianca
- Rebo
- Petit verdot
- Glera lunga
- Manzoni rosa
- Manzoni moscato
Wine types
Type names are given as they appear on the label.
| Type | Style | Minimum alcohol | Minimum ageing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Livenza bianco | White | 9% vol | – |
| Alto Livenza bianco frizzante | Semi-sparkling | 9% vol | – |
| Alto Livenza rosso | Red | 9.5% vol | – |
| Alto Livenza rosso frizzante | Semi-sparkling | 9.5% vol | – |
| Alto Livenza rosso novello | Red | 11% vol | – |
| Alto Livenza rosato | Rosé | 9% vol | – |
| Alto Livenza rosato frizzante | Semi-sparkling | 9% vol | – |
Production area
The zone includes the whole territory of the municipalities listed in the province of Treviso and, in the province of Pordenone, of Brugnera, Caneva, Fontanafredda, Pasiano di Pordenone, Polcenigo, Prata and Sacile. The maximum yield of 19 t/ha has exceptions for the Syrah (15), Manzoni rosa (12) and Tai (25) specifications. The production rules prohibit naming Pinot grigio on the label.
8 municipalities in the province of Treviso, wholly or in part:
- Cordignano
- Orsago
- Gaiarine
- Portobuffolé
- Gorgo al Monticano
- Mansué
- Motta di Livenza
- Meduna di Livenza
Sources
- Ministero dell'agricoltura, della sovranità alimentare e delle foreste (2019). Disciplinare di produzione dell'indicazione geografica tipica dei vini "Alto Livenza". Testo consolidato, ultima modifica: provvedimento ministeriale 24 maggio 2017, modifica ordinaria (GUUE C 225 del 5 luglio 2019).
Official texts are in Italian. Checked on 2026-11-03.
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