Grignolino d’Asti DOC

Region: Piemonte

History: Established as a DOC in 1973
Vineyard Area: 251 ha / 620 acres (2013, V)
Production: 8,530 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 101,500 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Grignolino
Styles and Wine Composition: 

RED WINES

• Rosso (Rd): Minimum 90% Grignolino; maximum 10% Freisa

Significant Production Rules: 

• Minimum alcohol level: 11.0%
• Aging: No minimum specified