Region: Piemonte
History: Established as a DOC in 1973
Vineyard Area: 60 ha / 148 acres (2013, C)
Production: 3,490 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 35,250 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Malvasia Nera
Styles and Wine Composition:
RED WINES
- Rosso (RdSw, RdFrSw): Minimum 85% Malvasia Nera (di Schierano or Nera Lunga); maximum 15% Freisa
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (RoSpSw): Minimum 85% Malvasia Nera; maximum 15% Freisa
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum vineyard elevation: 150 m (490 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 5.5% for Rosso (7.0% maximum; 10.5% potential, or 11.5% potential if a vineyard is named); 6.0% for Spumante (7.0% maximum; 11.0% potential)
- Aging: No minimums specified
