Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 1970; became a DOCG in 2008
Vineyard Area: 44 ha / 109 acres (2021)
Production: 1,570 hl / 17,400 cases (5-year average)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
RED WINES
- Superiore (Rd): Minimum 85% Barbera; maximum 15% Dolcetto, Freisa, and/or Grignolino
Significant Production Rules
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 650 m (2,130 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 13.0%
- Aging: Minimum 14 months, including 6 months in barrel (ERD = January 1, V+2)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
03/07/2014
