Cortese dell’Alto Monferrato DOC

Region: Piemonte

History: Established as a DOC in 1979
Vineyard Area: 239 ha / 590 acres (2013, C)
Production: 7,400 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 88,500 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Cortese
Styles and Wine Composition: 

WHITE WINES

• Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Cortese + OANWG

SPARKLING WINES

• Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 85% Cortese + OANWG

Significant Production Rules: 

• Minimum alcohol level: 10.0%
• Residual sugar: Spumante can range from natural (zero dosage) to brut
• Aging: No minimums specified
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