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Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore / Ovada DOCG

Region: Piemonte

Synopsis

History: Formerly part of the Dolcetto di Ovada DOC; established as a separate DOCG in 2008

Vineyard Area: 32 ha / 79 acres (2021)

Production: 700 hl / 7,800 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

RED WINES
  • Superiore (Rd): 100% Dolcetto
  • Riserva (Rosso Superiore)

Significant Production Rules

  • Maximum vineyard elevation: 600 m (1,970 ft)
  • Minimum alcohol level: 12.5%; 13.0% if a vineyard is named
  • Aging: For Superiore, minimum 12 months (ERD = November 1, V+1); for Superiore with a named vineyard, minimum 20 months (ERD = July 1, V+2); for Riserva, minimum 24 months (ERD = November 1, V+2)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

03/07/2014

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