Production Regulation - Ramandolo D.O.C.G.
M.D. 9 October 2001 – O.G. no. 250 of 26 October 2001
Production Regulations for the Controlled and
Guaranteed Denomination of Origin
"Ramandolo"

Article 1.
The controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin "Ramandolo" label is reserved for the wine meeting the conditions and requirements set out in these production regulations.
Article 2.
The wine referred to in the preceding article must come 100% from Friuli Verduzzo vine grapes (locally called yellow verduzzo).
The vines registered in the wine roll under the controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin "Ramandolo" are usable because of the zone superposition, also for passage classification, to produce controlled denomination of origin wine from the Friuli Eastern Hills "Verduzzo", in respect for the conditions set out in the relative production regulations, without prejudice to the yield per hectare foreseen for the Ramandolo controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin wine.
Article 3.
The grapes used to produce the controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin "Ramandolo", in accordance with Art.1 must be produced in the zone indicated: ….…… in the towns of Nimis and Tarcento.
Article 4.
1. The environmental conditions of the vineyards destined for the production of controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin "Ramandolo" wine must be those normal to the area and suitable for giving the grapes their specific quality characteristics.
The vineyards must be on suitable land for producing this specific denomination of origin type. Land that is too humid or does not get enough sun is to be excluded.
2. For new plants or re-planting, the density of plants per hectare can not be lower than 3,000 in specialized cultivation.
The plant arches, the growing types and the pruning systems must be those used generally or suitable so as not to modify the characteristics of grapes and wine.
3. The maximum grape yield per hectare in specialised cultivation must not exceed 8 tons. In favourable years the amount of grapes obtained and destined to be used to produce the controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin wine "Ramandolo" must be kept within the above limits, as long as global production does not exceed those limits by more than 20%. The excess grapes, within a maximum 20% limit, have no right to the controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin "Ramandolo" label. Above that percentage limit, the product loses the right to the denomination of origin qualification.
Article 5.
1. All wine-making operations and any to enrich the alcohol level, including those of drying grapes that can occur on the plant or in suitable thermo-conditioned or forced ventilation premises must take place within the production area.
However, considering the traditional situation, wine-making can also take place within the town territories of Nimis and Tarcento.
2. The grapes to be used to make the controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin "Ramandolo" wine must have a natural alcohol level of minimum 12%.
3. The maximum yield of grapes in wine including any corrective addition and the maximum production of wine per hectare can not exceed 65%. For the residue till a maximum of 70%, 65% will be considered controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin and the remaining 5% will have no right to the controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin label: over said percentage limit, the entire product loses the right to the controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin label.
4. In the making and refining of the controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin "Ramandolo" wine wooden casks can be used.
Article 6.
The controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin "Ramandolo" wine put on sale must answer to the following characteristics:
- golden yellow colour, more or less intense;
- pleasant sweet, velvety more or less tannic taste with body and a possible trace of wood;
- minimum total alcohol volume level: 14 % volume;
- minimum total acidity: 4.5 g/l;
- minimum net dry extract: 20 g/l.
It is the faculty of the Ministry for Agriculture – national Committee for the protection and valorisation of typical geographical denomination of origin wine, to modify the total acidity and dry extract levels through decree.
Article 7.
In the labelling, designation and presentation of the controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin "Ramandolo" wine, no qualifying terms that are different from what is set out in these regulations can be used, including the adjectives fine, chosen, selected, superior or similar.
However, indications that refer to names, corporate names, private brands that do not have meanings of praise or create illusions for consumers are permitted.
Reference to geographical and toponymic administrative units or hamlets, areas, places from where the grapes come is permitted in accordance with the provisions in the ministerial decree of 22 April 1992.
Mention of the vineyard followed by the relative place name is permitted in accordance with what is foreseen by the law.
The year of production is obligatory on all bottles sold of the controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin wine "Ramandolo".
Article 8.
The controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin wine "Ramandolo" must only be put up for sale in glass bottles with a capacity of no more than 5 litres.