Rubino di Cantavenna DOC

Region: Piemonte

History: Established as a DOC in 1970
Vineyard Area: 3 ha / 7 acres (2013, V)
Production: 134 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 1,430 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Barbera
Styles and Wine Composition: 

RED WINES

• Rosso (Rd): 75–90% Barbera; 10–25% Freisa and/or Grignolino

Significant Production Rules: 

• Minimum alcohol level: 11.5%
• Aging: For Rosso, minimum approx. 14 months (ERD = January 1, V+2)