Region: Piemonte
History: Established as a DOC in 1992
Vineyard Area: 2 ha / 5 acres (2013, C)
Production: 57 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 480 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Moscato
Styles and Wine Composition:
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Bianco or Vendemmia Tardiva (WhSw): 100% Moscato Bianco
Significant Production Rules:
- Grapes cannot be harvested until after September 20
- Grapes must be dried on or off the vine and must be affected by botrytis
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% (15.5% potential)
- Residual sugar: Minimum 50 g/l (5.0%)
- Aging: Minimum 2 years, including 6 months in barrel (ERD = January 1, V+2)
