Dolcetto d’Acqui DOC

Region: Piemonte

History: Established as a DOC in 1972
Vineyard Area: 161 ha / 398 acres (2013, V)
Production: 5,295 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 63,800 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Dolcetto
Styles and Wine Composition: 

RED WINES

• Rosso (Rd): 100% Dolcetto
• Superiore (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules: 

• Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Rosso; 12.5% for Superiore
• Aging: For Superiore, minimum 1 year (ERD = January 1, V+2)