Region: Lombardia
History: Established as a DOC in 1968
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Barbera, Marzemino
Styles and Wine Composition:
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 30% Marzemino (locally Berzemino); minimum 30% Barbera; minimum 10% Schiava Gentile; minimum 10% Incrocio Terzi no. 1; maximum 10% OANRG
- Superiore (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 400 m (1,310 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Rosso; 12.0% for Superiore
- Aging: For Superiore, minimum approx. 11 months (ERD = September 30, V+1)
