Boundaries:
to the North is Abruzzo, to the South is Apulia, to the West is Latium
and Campania and to the East is the Adriatic Sea.
Climate:
the two distinct climates are the mountainous and hilly area that
have a continental climate with the coastal plains that are Mediterranean.
Little rain falls between June and October.
Soil:
Volcanic, rocky soil.
Grapes:
Reds; Aglianico, Barbera, Bombino Rosso, Montepulciano, Sangiovese,
White; Bombino Bianco, Falanghina, Fiano and Greco.
Molise is a small wine producer compared to some
of the other regions in Italy. The region has only two DOCs: both
DOCs produce a red, a white and a rose. Some new grapes other than
the popular are being introduced by growers: the reds are Cabernet
Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Nero and the new whites are Garganega,
Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling Italica, Riesling Renano, Sauvignon
Blanc, Sylvander Verde and Traminer Aromatic.
