Region: Lombardia
History: Established as a DOC in 2010
Vineyard Area: 255 ha / 630 acres (2013, V)
Production: 15,200 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 128,500 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Barbera, Croatina
Styles and Wine Composition:
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante Dolce (RdSpSw): 25–65% Barbera; 25–65% Croatina; maximum 45% Pinot Nero, Uva Rara, and/or Vespolina (locally Ughetta)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Rosso (RdSw, RdFrSw): 25–65% Barbera; 25–65% Croatina; maximum 45% Pinot Nero, Uva Rara, and/or Vespolina
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 5.5% for Rosso tranquillo (12.0% potential); 7.0% for Rosso frizzante (12.0% potential); 9.0% for Spumante Dolce
- Residual sugar: Minimum 80 g/l (8.0%) for Rosso
- Aging: No minimums specified
