Aversa
Wine · PDO · 22 municipalities
Recognized as a DOC since 1996, the Aversa denomination in Campania is defined by its strict focus on the Asprinio grape, which must make up at least 85% of the blend. What distinguishes Aversa from neighboring white wine appellations is the survival of the traditional alberata training method. While specialized espalier vineyards in municipalities like Cesa face a maximum yield of 12.0 tons per hectare, these towering alberata vines are capped at 240 kilograms of grapes per vine. Reflecting its sharp, high-acid profile, the disciplinare explicitly bans prestigious aging qualifiers like riserva, superiore, or scelto, preserving the wine's raw, historic identity.
The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense straw yellow
- Taste
- dry, fresh, characteristic
The producers 117
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aversa produced?
- Aversa is produced in 22 municipalities in Campania, Italy: Aversa, Carinaro, Casal di Principe, Casaluce and more.
- What grape is Aversa made from?
- Aversa is made from Asprinio (min 85%), altri vitigni a bacca bianca non aromatici idonei (province di Caserta e Napoli).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Aversa?
- The minimum alcohol content of Aversa is 10.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.