Dolcetto d’Alba DOC

Region: Piemonte

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1974

Vineyard Area: 677 ha / 1,672 acres (2021)

Production: 39,000 hl / 433,000 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): 100% Dolcetto
Superiore (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules

Maximum vineyard elevation: 650 m (2,130 ft)
Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Rosso; 12.0% for Rosso with vineyard designation; 12.5% for Superiore
Aging: For Superiore, minimum 1 year (ERD = November 1, V+1)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

04/17/2015