Dolcetto d’Alba DOC

Region: Piemonte

History: Established as a DOC in 1974
Vineyard Area: 1,359 ha / 3,357 acres (2013, V)
Production: 53,800 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 600,000 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Dolcetto
Styles and Wine Composition: 

RED WINES

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

Significant Production Rules: 

• Maximum vineyard elevation: 650 m (2,130 ft)
• Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Rosso; 12.0% for Rosso with vineyard designation; 12.5% for Superiore
• Aging: For Superiore, minimum 1 year (ERD = November 1, V+1)