| Lizzano | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Lizzano | |
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Lizzano
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Puglia |
| Province | Taranto (TA) |
| Frazioni | Marina di Lizzano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.2 km2 (17.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Population (31 October 2007)[1] | |
| • Total | 10,297 |
| • Density | 222.9/km2 (577.3/sq mi) |
| Demonym | lizzanesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 74020 |
| Dialing code | 099 |
| Patron saint | San Gaetano Thiene, San Pasquale |
| Saint day | 7 August, 17 May |
Lizzano is a comune of 11,437 inhabitants in the province of Taranto in the Apulia region of southeast Italy.
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The area around Lizzano produces red, white, rose and sparkling Italian DOC wines. Grapes destined for reds and roses are limited to a harvest yield of 14 tonnes/ha with the finished wine needing to have a minimum alcohol level of 11.5%. White wine grapes are limited to a harvest yield of 12 tonnes/ha with minimum alcohol level of 10.5% The reds, roses and frizzante roses are blends composed primarily of Negroamaro (60-80%) with Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Bombino Nero and Pinot noir making up the remaining. Malvasia Nera can also be used but is limited to 10% of the blend. The whites, frizzantes and spumantes are a blend of 40-60% Trebbiano, at least 30% Chardonnay and/or Pinot blanc, up to 25% Sauvignon blanc and/or Bianco di Alessano and up to 10% Malvasia Bianca.[2]