Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore / Ovada DOCG
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
