Region: Piemonte
History: Established as a DOC in 1997
Vineyard Area: 16 ha / 40 acres (2013, C)
Production: 190 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 2,810 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Nebbiolo
Styles and Wine Composition:
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): Minimum 85% Nebbiolo, maximum 15% Barbera, Bonarda, and/or Freisa
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Nebbiolo, maximum 15% Barbera, Bonarda, and/or Freisa
- Superiore (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Rosato; 11.5% for Rosso and Superiore
- Aging: For Superiore, minimum 1 year, including 6 months in barrel (ERD = January 1, V+2)
