Barbera del Monferrato DOC
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 1970; Barbera del Monferrato Superiore was established as a separate DOCG in 2008
Vineyard Area: 727 ha / 1,796 acres (2019)
Production: 35,900 hl / 400,000 cases (5-year average)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Barbera; maximum 15% Dolcetto, Freisa, and/or Grignolino
Significant Production Rules
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 650 m (2,130 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Rosso; 12.0% if a vineyard is named
- Aging: No minimum specified
Last Disciplinare Modification:
07/12/2013
