Region: Liguria
History: Established as a DOC in 1972
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Rossese
Styles and Wine Composition:
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 95% Rossese + OANRG
- Superiore (Rosso)
Subzones:
- 38 menzioni geografiche aggiuntive (“additional geographical definitions”) plus 7 communes (see list below)
Significant Production Rules:
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 600 m (1,970 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 12.0% for Rosso; 13.0% for Superiore
- Aging: For Superiore, minimum approx. 1 year (ERD = November 1, V+1)
