| Castel San Lorenzo | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Castel San Lorenzo | |
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Castel San Lorenzo
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Salerno (SA) |
| Frazioni | Madonna della Stella, Ponte Calore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14 km2 (5.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,148 ft) |
| Population (1 May 2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,723 |
| • Density | 194.5/km2 (503.8/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Castellesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 84049 |
| Dialing code | 0828 |
| Patron saint | San Giovanni Battista |
| Saint day | 24 June |
| Website | Official website |
Castel San Lorenzo is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.
Italian wine, both red, white and rose, under the Castel San Lorenzo DOC appellation comes from this area. Grapes destined for DOC production must be harvested up to a maximum yield of 12 tonnes/hectare with the finished wines fermented to a minimum alcohol level of 11.5% for reds and 11% for whites.[2]
Red and rose Castel San Lorenzo is produced from 60-80% Barbera, 20-30% Sangiovese with other local grape varieties (both red and white) permitted to make up to 10% of the blend. Whites are a blend of 50-60% Trebbiano, 30-40% Malvasia with other local varieties permitted up 20%. Two separate varietal wines made from Barbera and Moscato are permitted to be made under the Castel San Lorenzo DOC provided that they each comprise of at least 85% of the wine and are fermented to a minimum alcohol level of 12.5% and 12%, respectively. In the case of Barbera, a separate Riserva wine can also be designated if the wine is aged at least 2 years prior to release. If the Moscato is made entirely from the local Moscato Lambiccato clone, a separate dessert wine under that label can be produced within the DOC if the wine attains a minimum alcohol level of 13.5%.[2]