The Valcalepio DOC is an appellation in the province of Bergamo, in Lombardy. It was born in 1976. It has about 113 hectares, with an output of 5,940 hectolitres. The production rules were last updated in 2025. The area covers ten communes in full, among them Carobbio degli Angeli, Credaro and Villongo, and parts of many others, from Bergamo to Castelli Calepio, Grumello del Monte and Scanzorosciate.
Bianco and Rosso
The Bianco is made from 55 to 80% Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco, with 20-45% Pinot Grigio. The Rosso combines 40-90% Merlot and 10-60% Cabernet Sauvignon; up to 15% can come from Franconia, Incrocio Terzi, Merera, Petit Verdot and Rebo. The Rosso ages at least one year, 3 months of it in barrel; the Riserva at least 3 years, one of them in barrel.
The Moscato Passito
The Moscato Passito is a sweet red from at least 85% Moscato di Scanzo or other Moscato grapes, and ages about 17 months. The minimum alcohol of the DOC is 11.5%. The Bergamasca IGT is also made in the same province.
