Region: Piemonte
History: Established as a DOC in 1996
Vineyard Area: 16 ha / 40 acres (2013, V)
Production: 456 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 4,420 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Barbera, Chatus, Nebbiolo, Pelaverga, Quagliano
Styles and Wine Composition:
ROSATO WINES
- Pelaverga (Ro): 100% Pelaverga
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 60% Barbera, Chatus, Nebbiolo, and/or Pelaverga + OANRG
- Barbera (Rd): 100% Barbera
- Chatus (Rd): 100% Chatus
- Pelaverga (Rd, RdSw): 100% Pelaverga
- Quagliano (RdSw): 100% Quagliano
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (RdSpSw): 100% Quagliano
Significant Production Rules:
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 750 m (2,460 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 5.5% for Quagliano (11.0% potential); 7.0% for Spumante (11.0% potential); 11.5% for Rosso and Pelaverga; 12.0% for Barbera and Chatus
- Aging: For Chatus, minimum 12 months (ERD = November 1, V+1)
