Osco

About the wine

The Osco or Terre degli Osci IGT covers the entire administrative territory of the province of Campobasso in the Molise region. This denomination is highly permissive, allowing for a wide range of wine styles including white, red, and rosato, as well as frizzante, novello, and passito versions. The production area is characterized by a diverse landscape ranging from mountainous terrain to hilly zones, with soils varying from calcareous-dolomitic to clay-sandy formations. The climate is typically Mediterranean, with rainfall concentrated in the autumn and winter months. The IGT allows for the use of any grape variety authorized for cultivation in the Molise region, provided they meet the specific chemical-physical requirements outlined in the disciplinare. The wines are noted for their balance, good alcohol content, and freshness, reflecting the traditional viticultural practices and the historical influence of human intervention in the region's agricultural development.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area for the Osco or Terre degli Osci IGT comprises the entire administrative territory of the province of Campobasso, located in the Molise region of Southern Italy. The terrain is predominantly hilly and mountainous, featuring diverse geological substrates including calcareous, marnoso-arenaceous, and clay-based soils, which provide a varied environment for viticulture across the province.