Barbera d’Alba DOC

Region: Piemonte

History: Established as a DOC in 1970
Vineyard Area: 1,598 ha / 3,947 acres (2013, V)
Production: 84,700 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 860,000 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Barbera
Styles and Wine Composition: 

RED WINES

• Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Barbera; maximum 15% Nebbiolo
• Superiore (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules: 

• Maximum vineyard elevation: 650 m (2,130 ft)
• Minimum alcohol level: 12.0% for Rosso; 12.5% for Superiore
• Aging: For Superiore, minimum 12 months, including 4 months in barrel (ERD = November 1, V+1)