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with the primary grape needing to compose of at least 85% of the wine and other local white varieties permitted up to 15%. The Vin Santo is based on
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yield of 10 tonnes per hectare (4 long ton/acre) with the finished wines needing a minimum alcohol level of 12%. The reds are a blend of at least 85%
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invasion, founded several castles in the area, included that of Offida. The true first historical mention dates to 1039, when the
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