Gutturnio DOC
Synopsis
History: Formerly part of the Colli Piacentini DOC; established as a separate DOC in 2010
Vineyard Area: 1,125 ha / 2,779 acres (2019)
Production: 75,440 hl / 838,100 cases (5-year average)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
RED WINES
- Rosso (RdFr): 55–70% Barbera; 30–45% Croatina (locally Bonarda)
- Superiore (Rd): 55–70% Barbera; 30–45% Croatina
- Riserva (Superiore)
Subzones and Other Geographic Terms
- Classico (Superiore and Riserva only)
Significant Production Rules
- Minimum alcohol level: 12.0% for Rosso; 12.5% for Superiore; 13.0% for Riserva
- Residual sugar: Maximum 17 g/l (1.7%) for Rosso
- Aging: For Superiore, minimum approx. 5–6 months (ERD = April 1, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 2 years, including 6 months in barrel (ERD = September 1, V+2)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
10/26/2017
