Region: Piemonte
History: Established as a DOC in 1969
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Nebbiolo, Uva Rara, Vespolina
Styles and Wine Composition:
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): 50–70% Nebbiolo (locally Spanna), 30–50% Uva Rara (locally Bonarda Novarese) and/or Vespolina; maximum 10% OANRG
- Riserva (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Vineyard elevation: Minimum 200 m (660 ft); maximum 350 m (1,150 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 12.0%
- Aging: For Rosso, minimum 22 months, including 16 months in barrel (ERD = September 1, V+2); for Riserva, minimum 34 months, including 24 months in barrel (ERD = September 1, V+3)
