Biferno

Biferno
Location
Country	Italy
Physical characteristics
Mouth	Adriatic Sea
• coordinates	41.9800°N 15.0280°E/41.9800; 15.0280

TheBifernois a river ofMolise,in southernItaly.Its source is in thecomuneofBojanoand during the first few kilometres of its course, it receives the waters of numerous streams which flow from theMatesemountains. It runs through severalcomuniin theprovince of Campobasso,forming the Lake ofGuardialfieraand finally flows into theAdriatic Sea.

History

Inancient Romantimes, the river was known asTifernus.

Biferno DOC

Italian wine,both red, white androse,under the Biferno DOC appellation comes from this area. The DOC covers 135 ha (333 acres) along the river. Red androsewines are blends of 60–70%Montepulciano,15–20%Trebbiano,15–20%Aglianicoand other local grape varieties up to 5%. The grapes are limited to aharvestyield of 12 tonnes/ha and the wine must attain at least 11.5%alcohol level.The white wines are blends of 65–70% Trebbiano, 25-30%Bombino biancoand 5–10%Malvasia bianco.The white grapes are limited to a harvest yield of 12 tonnes/ha and must attain a minimum 10.5% alcohol content.

See also

• List of Italian DOC wines