Sizzano DOC

Region: Piemonte

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1969

Vineyard Area: 7 ha / 17 acres (2019)

Production: 90 hl / 1,000 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Nebbiolo, Uva Rara, Vespolina

Styles and Wine Composition

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): 50–70% Nebbiolo (locally Spanna), 30–50% Uva Rara (locally Bonarda Novarese) and/or Vespolina; maximum 10% OANRG
Riserva (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules

Vineyard elevation: Minimum 200 m (660 ft); maximum 350 m (1,150 ft)
Minimum alcohol level: 12.0%
Aging: For Rosso, minimum 22 months, including 16 months in barrel (ERD = September 1, V+2); for Riserva, minimum 34 months, including 24 months in barrel (ERD = September 1, V+3)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

07/12/2013