Canelli DOCG

Region: Piemonte

Synopsis

Region:

History: Originally a subzone of Asti DOCG; became a separate DOCG in 2023

Vineyard Area: 100 ha / 250 acres (est.)

Production: 7,500 hl / 80,000 cases (est.)

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

WHITE WINES

Canelli (WhFrSw): 100% Moscato Bianco
Riserva (Canelli)

Significant Production Rules

Vineyard elevation: Minimum 165 m (540 ft); maximum 500 m (1,635 ft)
Grapes must be hand harvested
Cannot exceed 2.5 atmospheres of pressure
Alcohol level: 4.5–6.5% (minimum 12.0% potential)
Aging: For Riserva, minimum 30 months, including 20 months in bottle (ERD = April 1, V+3)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

06/23/2023