Region: Piemonte
History: Established as a DOC in 1967
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Nebbiolo
Styles and Wine Composition:
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Nebbiolo + OANRG
- Riserva (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Vineyard elevation: Minimum 300 m (985 ft); maximum 600 m (1,970 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 12.0%
- Aging: For Rosso, minimum 24 months, including 12 months in barrel (ERD = November 1, V+2); for Riserva, minimum 36 months, including 12 months in barrel (ERD = November 1, V+3)
