Region: Piemonte
History: Established as a DOC in 2009
Vineyard Area: 21 ha / 52 acres (2013, V)
Production: 1,100 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 12,000 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Arneis
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Nebbiolo
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Arneis (Wh): Minimum 85% Arneis + OANWG
RED WINES
- Nebbiolo (Rd): Minimum 85% Nebbiolo + OANRG
Significant Production Rules:
- Vineyard elevation: Minimum 130 m (425 ft); maximum 350 m (1,150 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Arneis or 12.0% if a vineyard is named; 12.5% for Nebbiolo or 13.0% if a vineyard is named
- Aging: Minimum 4 months (ERD = March 1, V+1)
