# Parrina

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**Parrina** is a small Italian [Denominazione di Origine Controllata](/source/Denominazione_di_Origine_Controllata) comprising parts of the commune of [Orbetello](/source/Orbetello) in the [province of Grosseto](/source/Province_of_Grosseto), [Tuscany](/source/Tuscany). The [DOC](/source/Denominazione_di_Origine_Controllata) was awarded in 1971, and extends to 110.33 hectares (272.6 acres) with about 20 wine producers, the largest of which, by far, is Antica Fattoria [La Parrina](/source/La_Parrina). The DOC originally allowed only the use of Italian varieties such as [Trebbiano](/source/Trebbiano), [Sangiovese](/source/Sangiovese) and [Ansonica](/source/Ansonica), but an amendment in 1986 recognised emerging trends in allowing the use of [Chardonnay](/source/Chardonnay), [Cabernet Sauvignon](/source/Cabernet_Sauvignon) and [Merlot](/source/Merlot). About 50% of the wine production is white, 35% red, and 15% *rosato* (*rosé*, or pink). The name "Parrina" may originate from the [Castilian](/source/Spanish_language) word for a pergola on which vines or figs are grown. Others argue the area took its name from the Parrini order which had a monastery here in the twelfth century (although the existence of such an order is hard to substantiate).

The small Parrina DOC is located entirely within the larger [Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario](/source/Ansonica_Costa_dell'Argentario) DOC.

## DOC Regulations

According to regulations, Parrina bianco must be 30% to 50% [Trebbiano Toscano](/source/Trebbiano_Toscano) (Procaino), 30% to 50% [Ansonica](/source/Ansonica) (Inzolia) and/or [Chardonnay](/source/Chardonnay), and 20% maximum of other white grapes.[1] This blend permits the wine producer to use a much larger potential portion of Chardonnay, and therefore allows for a more structured and full wine than the typical Trebbiano-based DOC whites of Central Italy. As an example of this, the Italian producer [Antica Fattoria La Parrina](/source/Antica_Fattoria_La_Parrina) typically produces a Parrina bianco which is 50% Trebbiano, 30% Chardonnay and 20% Sauvignon Blanc.

Parrina Rosso is required to contain at least 70% Sangiovese, and is allowed to be released June 1 of the year succeeding the vintage.

## References

1. Joseph Batianich & David Lynch Vino Italiano: The Regional Wines of Italy" pg 432 Clarkson Potter Publishers ISBN 9781400097746

## External links

- [Antica Fattoria La Parrina](http://www.parrina.it/en/welcome.htm) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120419171318/http://www.parrina.it/en/welcome.htm) 2012-04-19 at the Wayback Machine a producer that makes Parrina bianco and rosso

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