Gattinara DOCG
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 1967; became a DOCG in 1990
Vineyard Area: 90 ha / 222 acres (2018)
Production: 4,110 hl / 45,670 cases (2018)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 90% Nebbiolo (locally Spanna); maximum 10% Uva Rara; maximum 4% Vespolina
- Riserva (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules
- Vineyard elevation: Minimum 250 m (820 ft); maximum 550 m (1,800 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 12.5% for Rosso; 13.0% for Riserva
- Aging: For Rosso, minimum 35 months, including 24 months in barrel (ERD = October 1, V+3); for Riserva, minimum 47 months, including 36 months in barrel (ERD = October 1, V+4)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
03/07/2014