Buttafuoco dell’Oltrepò Pavese / Buttafuoco DOC
Synopsis
History: Formerly part of the Oltrepò Pavese DOC; established as a separate DOC in 2010
Vineyard Area: 47 ha / 116 acres (2021)
Production: 2,920 hl / 32,400 cases (5-year average)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr): 25–65% Barbera; 25–65% Croatina; maximum 45% Uva Rara and/or Vespolina
Significant Production Rules
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Rosso frizzante (12.0% potential); 12.0% for Rosso tranquillo
- Aging: Minimum approx. 6 months (ERD = April 30, V+1)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
11/30/2011
