Rossese di Dolceacqua / Dolceacqua DOC

Region: Liguria

Synopsis

Region:

Liguria,

History: Established as a DOC in 1972

Vineyard Area: 48 ha / 119 acres (2021)

Production: 1,600 hl / 17,700 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Rossese

Styles and Wine Composition

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): Minimum 95% Rossese + OANRG
Superiore (Rosso)

Subzones and Other Geographic Terms

33 unità geografiche aggiuntive (“additional geographical units”)—see list below

Significant Production Rules

Maximum vineyard elevation: 600 m (1,970 ft)
Minimum alcohol level: 12.0% for Rosso; 13.0% for Superiore
Aging: For Superiore, minimum approx. 1 year (ERD = November 1, V+1)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

07/02/2025

Notes:

List of UGAs: Alpicella, Arcagna, Armetta, Aurin, Beragna, Berna, Brae, Bramusa, Brunetti, Casiglian, Curli, Ferenghé, Fulavin, Galeae, Giuncheo, Luvaira, Migliarina, Monte Curto, Morghe, Negi, Novilla, Pevereli, Pian del Vescovo, Pini, Posaù, Pozzuolo, Rosa, Ruchin, Santa Croce, Savoia, Sette Cammini, Terrabianca, Tramontina