🇮🇹ITALIA–Piemonte

PIEMONTE IS–  DOC.- 42    DOCG.- 17     IGP.- 0     @Torino

• BIANCO= Arneis, Baratuciat, Bianchetta di Saluzzo, Bian Ver AKA=Verdessa, Carica l’Asino, Cascarolo, Cortese AKA=Gavi, Erbaluce, Favorita AKA=Vermentino, Luglienga, Malvasia, Nascetta, Priverail, Rossese Bianco, Timorasso
  • –Internazionale– Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Moscato AKA=Muscat(Blanc a Petite Grains), Müller Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner, Viognier, Riesling Italico AKA=Grasevina/Welschriesling
• ROSSO= Barbera 31%, Dolcetto 13%, Nebbiolo 10% AKA=Chiavennasco/ Melascone/Picotendro/ Picutener/ Prunenta/ Spanna, Albarossa, Avana, Avarengo, Becuet, Brachetto, Brachettone del Roero, Bonarda AKA=Croatina, Brunetta di Rivoli, Bubbierasco, Bundula, Cardin, Cellerina, Chatus AKA=Nebbiolo di Dronero, Ciliegiolo, Doux d’Henry, Durasa, Freisa(Indigenous), Gamba Rossa, Grignolino(Indigenous), Grisa Nera, Grisa Rossa, Lambrusca di Alessandria AKA=Crova/Moretto/ Stupet, Lambrusco Vittona, Lambruschetta, Malvasia di Casorzo/ Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco/ Malvasia di Schierano AKA=Malvasia Nera, Ner d’Ala, Neretta Cuneese, Neretta Marengo, Neretto, Novarese AKA=Uva Rara, Parporio, Pelaverga Grosso(Indigenous), Pelavega Piccolo(Indigenous), Plassa AKA=Scarlattino, Quagliano(Indigenous), Ruche, Slarina, Uvalino, Ulalina, Vespolina, Zenello
  • –Internazionale– Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Syrah

GEOGRAFIA– Italia(North-West), REGION-Piemonte, South of Alps, +Latitude(45.13° to 44.68°‘N’)

• PROVINCIA-Asti, Alessandria, Biella, Cuneo, Novara, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Vercelli, Turino
• BORDERS-Switzerland(North), France(West), Lombardia“Region”(East), Liguria“Region”(South)
• Macro Sub-Zones- Alto Piemonte, Langhe, Monferrato, North-West Piemonte
• DOC.’s/ DOCG.’s– Albugnano DOC., Alto Langa DOCG., Asti DOCG., Barbera d’Alba DOCG.
  • Barbera d’Asti DOC., Barbera Colli Tortonesi DOC., Barbera del Monferrato DOCG., Barbaresco DOCG., Barolo DOCG., Boca DOC., Brachetto d’Aqua DOCG., Bramaterra DOC., Caluso Passito DOCG., Canavese DOC., Carema DOC., Cherasco Diamo Alba DOC., Cisterna d’Asti DOC., Colli Toronesi DOC., Colline Novaresi DOC., Colline Saluzzesi DOC., Coste della Sesia DOC., Dolcetto d’Acqui DOC., Dolcetto d’Alba DOC., Dolcetto d’Asti DOC., Dolcetto di Dogliani DOCG., Dolcetto di Ovada DOCG. Dolcetto Nonregalesi DOC., Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG., Fara DOC., Fresia d’Asti DOC., Freisa di Chieri DOC., Gabiano DOC., Gattinara DOCG., Gavi DOCG., Ghemme DOCG., Grignolino d’Asti DOC., Langhe DOC., Lessona DOC., Loazzolo DOC., Malvasia di Casorzo d’Asti DOC., Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC., Monferrato DOC., Monferrato Casale DOC., Moscato d’Asti DOCG., Nascetta di Novello DOC., Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC., Nizza DOCG.., Pinerolese DOC., Roero DOCG., Rubino di Cantavenna DOC., Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG., Sizzano DOC., Strevi DOC., Terre Alfieri DOC., Valli Ossolane DOC., Valsusa DOC., Verduno Pelaverga DOC.

TOPOGRAFIA– FEATURES- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terraced/ Valley”

• SLOPES/ Outlined/ Sheltered by Mountains On 3 Sides by the Alps/ Apennines Mountains, +Altitude(90mt. to 1,000mt.)
• On~Dora Balteo/ Bora Riparia/ Sesia~Rivers~Tributary~On~Po~River~
• ON PLAIN/~Torino~

TOPOGRAPHICAL EVENTS

• Tortonian Era Formation- 12-7 MYA., Contain More Calcareous Marl
  
• Serravallian Era Formation- 14-11 MYA., Contain More Sandstone/ Less Fertile
  • Coming Together of  the Globing Gerina Limestone Formation & Blue Clay Formation.  Epicenter is Out Crop In Scrivia Valley In Alexandria In Piemonte.
  • **Serravallian is Sometimes(Wrongly) Referred to as Helvetiain.
• Langhien Era Formation- 16- 14 MYA.
  

TERRE– “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, “Sedimentary”

• Tuffo/ Porfido Tufaceo, Sand, Clay, Loam, Limestone, Glacial Moraine
• Red Porphyry(High In Iron, Quartz), Granite, Clay
• Fossel Deposits, Silty-Loam, Calcium Carbonate, Brown Clay
• *Generally– Soils From the “Serravallian Era Formation”, Sandstone, Limestone, Marl (Barbaresco)
• *Generally– Soils From the “Tortonian Age Formation”, Calcareous Marl, Sandstone (Barolo)

CLIMA– “Continental” With “Mediterranean” Influence

• *Summers– Warm, Long  |  *Winters– Fog, Cold, Rain
• CHALLENGES– Cold, Hail, Snow, Winter/ Spring Frost

VITICULTURA– 46,670 ha. Planted

• Nebbiolo is Generally Harvested Early to Mid October.

VINICULTURA–  Varietal,  Bianco,  Rosso,  Rosato,  Liquoroso,  Spumante

• Slovenian Oak Vats In Variety of Sizes and Ages, Severino Comola- Famous Cooper.
• Traditional “Demi-Johns” Used Up Until the 1900’s.

CULTURA

• Piemonte Industrial Revolution-
  • In the Mid 1900’s Piemonte Witnessed an Industrial Revolution.  Spurred by the Car Industry and the Success of Fiat Motor Company In Torino. Many Farmers and Agriculture Producers Including Grape Growing Left There Vineyards and the Country Side to Seek and Better Easier, Life In the Big City. This Left the Wine Business of Piemonte In Shambles, Something That Didn’t Change Until the End of the Century.
• GASTRONOMIA… Catelmagno, White Truffles, Roasted Hazelnuts, Porcinis
  • • Risotto(Cooking Arborio(Short Grained Rice) With Stock Until it Becomes Creamy)
  • FORMAGGIO… Agnolotti,  Bra(Cow/ Semi-Hard),  Castelmagno(Cow/ Blue),  Gorgonzola(Cow/ Blue),  La Tur(Cow/Sheep/Goat(Soft),  Murazzano(        / Semi-Hard),  Robiola(Cow/ Sheep/ Goat/ Semi-Hard),  Tajarin
• FESTIVALS~ ~Indegena~ (May/ Piemonte)
• ACADEMICS~ ~University of Turin~   @Turin, Piemonte
  • Specialization~ Viticulture & Onology
• WINNER “Worlds Best”~
  • DtheV.com Awards- “Worlds Best Wine Region” (1st. Place)
  • DtheV.com Awards- “Worlds Best Terroir” (4th. Place)
  • **Refer to “WINE CULTURE/ Derek’s Top 6 List” For Detailed Information.
• WINE & PHILOSOPHY?–“CONTENTIOUS WINE ISSUE!” “Historical Barolo Quality?”
  • “Were the Wines Produced In Barolo as Well as the Piemonte Region In the Early to Mid 1900’s Lacking Quality and Not Considered Partially Good by Italian Wine Critics?  According to Written Documents During This Time Period the Viticulture Skills Were Lacking and Viniculture and Equipment Primitive Leading to Poor Quality Wines That Were Often Flawed.  The Profession and Lifestyles of the People In the Wine Industry Was Frowned Upon and as Seen as “Peasant Jobs” by the General Society.  Not Until the 1980’s Did the Vineyards and Wines Reach the Grandiose Level That the Region and Wine World Holds Today.”

**Refer to “ITALY/ Home” For Detailed Information On Italy as a Country.

PIEMONTE DOC.      @Entire Region

• BIANCO=   |   ROSSO= **Refer to “PIEMONTE HOME” For Grape Information.
• VITICULTURA- Wine Produced In “PIEMONTE” Non-Conforming to a DOC.

North-West Piemonte

• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(North-West)
  • Considered Its Unique Geographic Area Different From Alto-Piemonte and Lower Piemonte.
    

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VALSUSA DOC.      @Susa

• BIANCO= Baratuciat
• ROSSO= Avana, Barbera, Becuet, Dolcetto, Neretta Cuneese
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(West), PROVINCIA-Turino, +Latitude(45.13°‘N’)
  • BORDERS-France
  • COMMUNES-(19)- Almese, Borgone Susa, Bruzolo, Bussoleno, Caprie, Chianocco, Chiomonte, Condove, Exilles, Giaglione, Gravere, Mattie, Meana di Susa, Mompantero, Rubiana, San Didero, San Giorgio di Susa, Susa, Villar Focchiardo
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Valley(Susa)”, SLOPES/ Graian Alps, +Altitude( ? )
  • On~Dora Riparia~River~
• VITICULTURA- 7ha. Planted
• VITICULTURA- Novello
  • Estate/ Produttore– Casa Ronsil, La Chimera
• CULTURA- 1997- DOC. Officially Established.

PINEROLESE DOC.     @Pinerolo

• BIANCO= Malvaisa, Moscato
• ROSSO= Avana, Avarengo, Barbera, Bequet, Bonardo, Chatus AKA=Nebbiolo di Dronero, Dolcetto, Doux d’Henry, Fresia, Lambrusca di Alessandria AKA=Crova, Nebbiolo, Neretto
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(North-West), PROVINCIA-Turino, Cuneo
  • COMMUNES-(23)-  Angrogna, Bagnolo, Barge, Bibiana, Bobbio Pellice, Bricherasio, Buriasco, Campiglione-Fenile, Cantlupa, Cavour, Cumiana, Frossasco, Garzigliana, Inverso Pinasca, Luserna San Giovanni, Lusernetta, Macello, Osasco, Pinasca, Pinerolo, Perosa Argentina, Pomaretto, Porte, Perrero, Pramollo, Prarostino, Roletto, Rora, San Germano Chisone, San Pietro Val Lemina, San Secondo di Pinerolo, Torre Pellice, Villar Pellice Villar Perosa
  • +Latitude(44.88°‘N’)
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, SLOPES/ Cottian Alps, +Altitude(300mt. to 600mt.)
• VITICULTURA- 35ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore– L’Autin, Azienda Agricola La Riva, Bea Merenda Con Corvi, Couuandin, Dora Renato, Fozquiq, Marco Beltramo, Merenda Con Corvi Le Marie
• VINICULTURA-  
  • Varietal(85%),  Sparkling
  • Rosso & Rosato (Wine Must Be +60% Avana, Avarengo, Becuet, Chatus)
  • Ramie– +BLEND/Avana(30%), Avarengo(15%), Chatus(20%), Bequet(20%)
    • Geography- 2 Cities- Argentina an Pomaretto In the Province of Torino.
• CULTURA- 1996- DOC. Officially Established.

COLLINE SALUZZESI DOC.      @Saluzzo

• BIANCO= ?
• ROSSO= Barbera, Bianchetta di Saluzzo, Chatus, Pelaverga, Quagliano, Plassa AKA=Scarlattino
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(North-West), PROVINCIA-Cuneo, +Latitude(44.64°‘N’)
  • COMMUNES-Pagno, Piasco
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”,  SLOPES/ Cottian Alps, +Altitude(750mt.)
• VITICULTURA- 16ha. Planted
• VINICULTURA- Varietal(100%)  Rosso(+60% Barbera)  Spumante
  • Estate/ Produttore– Cascina Melognis, Vigna di Terre
• CULTURA- 1996- DOC. Officially Established.

CANAVESE DOC.    @San Giorgio

• BIANCO= Erbaluce
• ROSSO= Barbara, Bonarda, Freisa, Nebbiolo, Neretto, Uva Rara
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(North), PROVINCIA-Turino, Biella, Vercelli
  • BORDERS-Val d’Aosta, @Hw.#612/ E25
• TOPOGRFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, SLOPES/ Graian Alps, +Altitude( ? )
  • On~Dora~Balteo~River~
• VITICULTURA- 117ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore– Cieck, Favaro Benito, Ferrando la Torrazza, Terre del Creario
• VINICULTURA- Varietal,  Bianco(100% Erbaluce),  Rosso,  Rosato,  Spumante
• CULTURA- 1996- DOC. Officially Established.
• CAREMA DOC.    @Carema
  • BIANCO= ?
  • ROSSO= Picotener 60% AKA=Spanna/ Nebbiolo, Vespolina 25%, Uva Rara 10%, Ner d’Ala, Neyrette
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(North), PROVINCIA-Turino
    • In Canavese DOC.(North-East), BORDERS-Vale d’Aosta
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terraced”
    • SLOPES/ Graian Alps(Monte Miletto), +Altitude(300mt. to 700mt.)
    • On~Dora Balteo~River~Tributary~Po~River~
  • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Moraine, Limestone
  • VITICULTURA- 20ha. Planted,   –Vine Training– Topia(Low Wooden Pergola)
  • VINICULTURA- Rosso(+85% Picotener/+Aged– +24mo.),  Riserva(+Aged– +36mo.)
    • Estate/ Produttore- L. Bertolo, Ferrando(Luigi), Cantina dei Produttori Nebbiolo di Carema(Co.-Op./*1960/71 Members), Monte Maletto, Muraje(1.3ha.), Sorpasso
    • Vineyards- Airale, Siey, Silanc
  • CULTURA- 1967- DOC. Officially Established.

ERBALUCE Di CALUSO DOCG.     @Cigliano

• BIANCO= Erbaluce
• GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Piemonte(North), PROVINCIA-Turino, Biella, Vercelli
  • COMMUNES-(33)-  @Hw.#612/ E25, (In/ Laps)Canavese DOC.
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Graian Alps, +Altitude(200mt. to 500mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, Glacial Moraine
• VITICULTURA- 188ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore– Antoniolo, Cieck, Favaro Benito, Ferrando La Torrazza, Orsolani
• VINICULTURA- Bianco,  Passito(+Aged– +36mo.),  Spumante(+Aged– +15mo. On Lees)
  • Wine Must Be 100% Erbaluce to Be Labeled Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG.
• CULTURA- 1967- DOC. Officially Established.   |   2010- DOCG. Established.
• CALUSO PASSITO DOCG.      @Cigliano
  • BIANCO= Erbaluce
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte
  • VINICULTURA- Passito(Dried On Wood Mats/ +Aged– +5yr./ABV. +17.5%),  Liquoroso
    • Estate/ Produttore- Cantina Della Serra, Ferrando Vini, Podere Macellio

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Alto Piemonte

• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(“Alto Piemonte”/North-East)
  • Sub-Zones/ DOC.’s- Boca DOC., Bramaterra DOC., Colline Novaresi DOC., Coste Delle Sesia DOC., Fara DOC., Gattinara DOCG., Ghemme DOC., Lessona DOC., Sizzano DOC., Valli Ossolane DOC.
  • Other- West(of Sesia River)/ East(of Sesia River)
• TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
  • SLOPES/ Monte Roso Range, Lepontine Alps, Vercelli Hills, +Altitude(160mt. to 1,000mt.)
  • On~Sesia~River~Tributary~Po~River~
  • VOLCANISM~  ~Valsesia Volcano~, Last Erupted 60 Million Years Ago.
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, “Sedimentary”
  • Tuffo/ Porfido Tufaceo, Sand, Clay, Loam, Limestone
  • Red Porphyry(High In Iron, Quartz), Granite, Clay
• CULTURA-
  • The Economic Downturn In Early 1900’s Lead to Majority of Population Moving to the Urban Area of Northern Italia(Torino/ Milano) to Seek Benefits of Industrial Revolution That Was Taking Place.  Most of Vineyards Went Derelict Shrinking 70% In Size and Become Forest and Scrublands Over the Century.  Not Until the Late 1900’s Has the Money and Young People Returned to Alto Piemonte and Presently There’s a Wine Renaissance Taking Place.
    

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VALLI OSSOLANE DOC.     @Domodossola

• BIANCO= –Internazionale– Chardonnay
  
• ROSSO= Spanna AKA=Nebbiolo, Croatina
  • –Internazionale– Merlot
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(“Alto Piemonte”/ North-East)
  • PROVINCIA-Verbano-Cusio Ossola
  • BORDERS-Switzerland(North), @Hw.#E62, +Latitude(46.11°‘N’)
  • COMMUNES-(19)-  
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Valley(Ossolane)”
  • SLOPES/ Lepontine Alps, +Altitude(160mt. to 1,000mt.)
• VITICULTURA- 7ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore– Cantine Garrone, Prunent
• VINICULTURA- Varietal,  Bianco(+60% Chardonnay)  Rosso,  Superiore(+Aged– +13mo./ABV. +11.5%)
  • Wine Must Be +60% Chardonnay to Be Labeled Valli Ossolane DOC.
• CULTURA- 2009- DOCG. Officially Established.

COSTE Della SESIA DOC.      @Sesia

• BIANCO= Erbaluce
• ROSSO= Barbera, Croatina, Spanna AKA=Nebbiolo, Uva Rara, Vespolino
• GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Piemonte(“Alto Piemonte”/ North-East), PROVINCIA-Biella, Vercelli
  • COMMUNES-(17)-Brusnengo, Candelo, Cerreto Castello, Cossato, Curino, Gattinara, Lessona, Lozzoo, Masserano, Mottalciata, Quaregna, Roasio, Serravalle Sesia, Sostegno, Valdengo, Vigliano Biellese, Villa del Bosco
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Novara Hills, +Altitude(200mt. to 600mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”
• VITICULTURA- 28ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Antoniolo, Nervi Winery, Pietro Cassina, La Prevostura
• VINICULTURA- Varietal,  Bianco(100% Erbaluce),  Rosso(+50% Spanna),  Rosato(+50% Spanna)
• CULTURA- 1996- DOC. Officially Established.

LESSONA DOC.      @Lessona

• BIANCO= ?
• ROSSO= Spanna 65%, AKA=Nebbiolo, Bonarda, Uva Rara, Vespolina
  • –Internationale– Cabernet Franc
• GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Piemonte(“Alto Piemonte”/ North-East), PROVINCIA-Biella
  • +Latitude(45.58°‘N’)
  • (In/ Laps)Coste Delle Sesia DOC., BORDERS-Bramaterra DOC.(North-East)
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Vercelli Hills, +Altitude(200mt. to 500mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, Sandy
• VITICULTURA- 14ha. Planted
• VINICULTURA- Rosso,  Riserva(+Aged– +22mo.)
  • Estate/ Produttore- Colombera & Garella, Proprietà Sperino, Pietro Cassina, La Prevotura, Tenuta Sella
• CULTURA- 1976- DOC. Officially Established.

BRAMATERRA DOC.      @Curino

• BIANCO= ?
• ROSSO= Spanna AKA=Nebbiolo, Bonarda, Croatina, Vespolino
• GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Piemonte(“Alto Piemonte”/ North-East), PROVINCIA-Vercelli
  • COMMUNES-(7)-Brusnengo, Curino, Lozzolo, Masserano, Rosasio, Sostegno, Villa del Bosco
  • (In/ Laps)Coste Delle Sesia DOC.
  • BORDERS- Lessona DOC.(South-West), Gattinara DOC.(South-East)
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, SLOPES/ Vercelli Hills, +Altitude(200mt. to 600mt.)
  • On~Sesia~River~Tributary~Po~Adriatic~Sea~
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, “Sedimentary”
  • Tuffo/ Porfido Tufaceo, Sand, Clay, Loam, Limestone
• VITICULTURA- 38ha. Planted
• VINICULUTRA- ABV. +12%,  Rosso,  Riserva(+Aged– +34mo./+12mo. In Oak)
  • Estate/ Produttore- Antoniotti Odilio, Colombera & Garella, Monolo Gilodi, Noah, Le Pianelle
• CULTURA- 1979- DOCG. Officially Established.

GATTINARA DOCG.    @Gattinara

• BIANCO= ?
• ROSSO= Spanna 45% AKA=Nebbiolo, Bonarda di Gattinara, Uva Rara, Vespolinam
• GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Piemonte(“Alto Piemonte”/ North-East), PROVINCIA-Vercelli
  • (In/ Laps)Coste Delle Sesia DOC., BORDERS-Bramaterra DOC.(North-West)
  • +Latitude(45.61° ‘N’)
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terraced/ Valley(Valsesia)”
  • SLOPES/ Monte Rosso Range, +Altitude(250mt. to 650mt.)
  • Numerous Valleys and Ridges, On~Sesia~River~Tributary~Po~River~
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, “Sedimentary”, From Permian Period(280 MYA.)
  • Red Porphyry(High In Iron, Quartz), Granite, Clay
• CLIMA- “Continental”, Cooler Than Southern Piemonte/ Barolo, Barbaresco.
• VITICULTURA- 120ha. Planted, Non Modern Vineyards Are a Field-Blend.
  • –Vine-Training– Guyot, +YIELDS/-8 Tons/ha.
• VINICULTURA-
  • • Wine Must Be +90% Spanna, -10%Vespolina/ Uva Rara to Be Labeled DOCG.
    • Fermented 20 Days In Temperature Control Steal Vats/+ABV. +12.5%
    • +Aged– +3yr./+2yr. In Oak,  Reserva(+Aged– +47mo./+36mo. In Oak)
    • Young Wine/ Non-DOCG. Wine Labeled As Coste Delli Sesia DOC.
  • Estate/ Produttore- Antoniolo, Chiosso, Delsignore, Franco Patriarca, Luca Caligaris, Marco Petterino, Mauro Franchino, Nervi*(E./28ha.), Paride Laretti, Sociale Gattinara*(Co.-Op.), Stradina, Torraccia del Piantavigna, Travaglini*(E./55ha.), Vallana
  • Vineyards- Alice, Bogianette, Borelle, Casacce, Castelle, Galizie, Garavogloe, Gerbione, Guardie, Lunghe, Marzola, Molsino, Nervi-Conterno, Osso, Osso San Grato(5ha.), Permolone, Piantesio, Ronchi, San Francesco, Uccineglio, Valferana
• CULTURA- 1217- Start of Wine Culture
  • 1967- DOC. Officially Established.   |   1990- DOCG. Officially Established.
  • WINE BOTTLE– ~Travanini~ Custom Style Bottle by Travaglini.
    • “Pancia In Giu”/“Belly Down” Shape Naturally Catches Sediment at Neck During Pouring, Dark Color Glass Resists Light From Compromising Wine.
• GOING THERE- Hike the Wine Trail That Meander Through the Vineyards.
  • Castello di San Lorenzo, Historical Castel Situated Amongst Vineyard.

COLLINE NOVARESI DOC.     @Novara

• BIANCO= Greco Novarese AKA=Erbaluce
• ROSSO= Spanna AKA=Nebbiolo, Barbera, Croatina, Vespolina, Uva Rara
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(“Alto Piemonte”/ North-East), PROVINCIA-Novara
  • North of Novara-City(3km.), West of Milan-City(30km.), COMMUNES-(25)-, @Hw.#A26
  • Sub-DOC.’s- Boca DOC., Fara DOC., Ghemme DOC., Sizzano DOC.
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(200mt. to 550mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, Moraine(Gravel Deposits), Red Clay
• VITICULTURA- 207 ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Antonio Vallana e Figlio, Cantalupo, Fontechiara, Ioppa, Pe Piane, Rovellotti, Tiziano Mazzoni, Valanna
  • Vineyards– Baraggiola, Carella, Valera
• VINICULTURA- Varietal(+85%),  Bianco(100% Erbaluce),  Rosato(+50% Spanna),  Rosso(+50% Spanna)
• CULTURA- 1994- DOC. Officially Established.

BOCA DOC.     @Boca

• BIANCO= ?
• ROSSO= Spanna AKA=Nebbiolo, Uva Rara AKA=Bonarda Novarese, Vespolina
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(“Alto Piemonte”/ North-East), PROVINCIA-Novara
  • North of Novara-City(     km.), In Colline Novaresi DOC.(North-West), +Latitude(45.68°‘N’)
  • COMMUNES-Boca, Cavallirio, Grignasco, Maggiora, Prato, Sesia
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(300mt to 550mt.), On~Sesia~River~
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, Tuffo, Glacial In Origin
• VITICULTURA- 12ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Antonio Vallana, Conti, Davide Carlone, Le Piane(6.5ha.), Castello di Conti, Vallana
• VINICULTURA- +Aged– +36mo./+18mo. In Oak,  Reserva(+Aged– +46mo./+24mo. In Oak)
  • Wine Must Be 70%- 90% Spanna to Be Labeled Boca DOC.
• CULTURA- 1970- DOC. Officially Established.

GHEMME DOCG.     @Ghemme

• BIANCO= ?
• ROSSO= Spanna AKA=Nebbiolo, Uva Rara, Vespolina
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(“Alto Piemonte”/ North), PROVINCIA-Novara
  • In Colline Novaresi DOC.(West), COMMUNES-Ghemme, Romagnano Sesia
  • BORDERS-Gattinara DOC.(West), Sizzano DOC.(South), @Hw.#A26, +Latitude(45.59°‘N’)
  • Sub-Zones- Colli Breclamae, Colli Carellae
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, SLOPES/ Novara Hills, +Altitude(220mt. to 400mt.)
  • On~Sesia~River~
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, Granite, Alluvial Clay, Sand
• CLIMA- “Continental”
• VITICULTURA- 45ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo, Bianchi, Ca’Nova, Chiosso, Francesco Brigatti, Ioppa, Monsecco, Rovellotti(25ha.), Torraccia, Valle Roncati(10ha.)
• VINICULTURA- Riserva(+Aged– +46mo./+24mo. In Oak/ABV. +12.5%)
  • Wine Must Be +85% Spanna to Be Labeled Ghemme DOC.
• CULTURA- 1997- DOCG. Officially Established.

SIZZANO DOC.    @Sizzano

• BIANCO= ?
• ROSSO= Spanna AKA=Nebbiolo, Uva Rara, Vespolina
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(“Alto Piemonte”/ North-West), PROVINCIA-Novara
  • In Colline Novaresi DOC.(South-West)
  • BORDERS-Ghemme DOC.(North), Fara DOC.(South)
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(300mt. to 350mt.), On~Sesia~River~
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, Alluvial Clay
• VITICULTURA- 3ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore– Bianchi, G. Triglia, Monsecco, Umberto Fiore
• VINICULTURA- Wine Must Be +50%- 70% Spanna to Be Labeled Sizzano DOC.
• CULTURA- 1969- DOCG. Officially Established.

FARA DOC.     @Fara

• BIANCO= ?
• ROSSO= Spanna AKA=Nebbiolo, Uva Rara, Vespolina
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(“Alto Piemonte”/ North-East), PROVINCIA-Novara
  • In Colline Novaresi DOC.(South-West),  BORDERS-Sizzano DOC.(North)
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly Mountainous”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(180mt. to 300mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, ”Volcanic”, Alluvial Clay
• VITICULTURA- 20ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Boniperti, Il Chiosso, Francesca Castaldi, Luigi & Liglio
• CULTURA- 1969- DOCG. Officially Established.

COLLI TORONESI DOC.     @Tortona

• BIANCO= Cortese, Favorita, Moscato, Timorasso(Indigenous)
• ROSSO= Barbera, Cellerina, Croatina, Dolcetto
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(South-East), PROVINCIA-Turino, Alessandria
  • BORDERS-Monferrato(South), Sub-Zones- Monleale, Terre di Libarna
  • COMMUNES-(30)-
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Valley(Tortona)”
  • SLOPES/ Tortonesi Hill to Start of Po Plains, +Altitude(170mt. to 300mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Marl of Sant’Agata
  • Tortonian Geological Sequence…Limestone, Clay, Sandstone
• VITICULTURA- 331 ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- La Colombera(33ha.), Borgogno, Broglia, Claudio Mariotto, Francesco Iandolo, Fuso, Giacomo Boveri, Marina Coppi, Oltretorrente, Paolo Poggio, Picasso, Pio Cesare, Pomodolce, La Spinetta, Vietti, Vigneti Massa, Vigne Marina Coppi(11ha.)
  • Vineyards- Costa del Vento, Montecitorio, Il Montino, Sterpi
• VINICULTURA- Varietal,  Dolcetto(+85%),  Spumante
  • Piccolo Derthona(Released March 1), Derthona(Released September 1), Derthona Riserva(3rd. Year)
• CULTURA- 1973- DOC. Officially Established.
  • Colli Toronesi AKA=Derthona…Referring to the Ancient Roman Name For the Territory.
  • PIONEERS~ ~Walter Massa~ Helped Bring Back Timarasso Grape From Extinction.
• SUB-ZONES Of COLLI TORTONESI
• MONLEALE
  • Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB-REGION-Colli Tortonesi DOC.
    • COMMUNES– Berzano di Tortona, Brignano, Casaco, Castellar, Casalnoceto, Frascata, Guidobono, Monleale, Monperone, Montegioco, Montemarzino, Pozzolgroppo, Sarezzano, Tortona, Viguzzolo, Volpeglino, Volpedo
• TERRE DI LIBARNA
  • Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB-REGION-Colli Tortonesi DOC.
    • COMMUNES-Albera Ligure, Borghetto di Borbera, Cantalupo Ligure, Carrega Ligure, Dernice, Grondona, Mongiardino Ligure, Roccaforte Ligure, Rocchetta Ligure, Stazzano, Vignole Borbera

FREISA Di CHIERI DOC.     @Chieri

• BIANCO= Freisa, Nebbiolo
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Asti
  • (Laps)Collini Toronesi DOC., South-East of Torino-City(10km.)
  • COMMUNES-(11)-Andezeno, Arignano, Baldissero, Chieri, Marentino, Mombello, Montaldo, Pavarolo, Pecetto, Pino, Riva Presso, 
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(260mt. to 310mt.)
• VITICULTURA-  ?  ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- BalbianoL. Bertolo, Terre dei Santi
• VINICULTURA- Dolce,  Frizzante,  Secco,  Spumante,  Superiore(+Aged– +1yr.),  Still,  Rosso
  • Wine Must Be +90% Freisa to Be Labeled Freisa di Chieri DOC.
• CULTURA- 1973- DOCG. Officially Established.

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Langhe

LANGHE DOC.     @Navara

• BIANCO= Arneis, Dolcetto, Favorita, Nacetta, Timorasso
  • –Internazionale– Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Bianco
• ROSSO= Bubbierasco, Dolcetto, Friesa, Grignolino, Nebbiolo
  • –Internazionale– Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(South-West), PROVINCIA-Cuneo, In Langhe DOC.
  • @Hw.#A33, “Multi-Appellation”
  • Tinello River Forms the Boundary Between Langhe and Monferrato.
  • Sub-Zones- Alto Langhe, Basso Langhe
  • DOC.’s/ DOCG.’s- Alba DOC., Alta Langa DOC., Barbaresco DOCG., Barbera d’Alba DOC.,  Barolo DOCG., Dogliani DOCG., Dolcetto d’Alba DOC., Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG., Dolcetto di Ovada DOCG., Langhe DOC., Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC., Roero DOCG., Verduno Pelaverga DOC.
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, On~Tanaro/ Stura Demonte~River~
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
  • Langhien Era Formation- 16- 14 MYA.
    
• CLIMA- “Continental”
• VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
  • WINE BOTTLE– ~Albeisa Bottle~ Created In 1700’s by Master Glaziers at Vetrerie di Porino In Turin For Producers Around Alba Who Wanted a Unique and Recognizable Bottle.
• VINICULTURA- Bianco,  Rosa,  Rosso,  Varietal(+85%)
  • Estate/ Produttore-(Not Located In Demarcated Sub-Zone)- Bartolo Mascarello, Cavallotto, Ettore Germano, Fratelli Alessandria, G.D. Vajra, Giacomo Fenocchio, Giuseppe Rinaldi, J.C. Clare, Kye, Marchesi di Gressy, Michele Chiarlo, Ressia, Scarpa, Segni di Langa, Vietti
• CULTURA- ~Etymology~ Area Named After the Langhian Age of the Miocene Epoch.
  • “Monks & Monasteries” ~Benedictine Monks~
    • Preserved Wine Culture and Reintroduced Viticulture In Langhe After the Fall of Rome.
  • UNESCO. WORLD HERITAGE SIGHT~ ~Langhe~ (Cultural, Landscape, Vineyards)
  • WINE CONSUMPTION~ In the Lange Region Its Generally Accepted That Wine Producers and Wine Consumers Drink the Dolcetto Wine Young In the Beginner of the Next Year It Was Produced While They Wait For the Barbera Grape to Age For a Year. Conversely They Consume the Barbara Wine a Year Later While They Wait For the Nebbiolo Based Wine to Age.
  • FORMAGGIO… La Tur(Cow/Sheep/Goat(Soft)
• GOING THERE- ~Alba Truffle Market~ October/ November, In Maddalena Courtyard In Alba.
• LANGHE ARNEIS DOC.
• LANGHE BIANCO DOC.
• LANGHE CHARDONNAY DOC.
  • Estate/ Produttore- Terre del Barolo
• LANGHE DOLCETTO DOC.
• LANGHE FAVORITA DOC.
• LANGHE NEBBIOLO DOC.
  • Geografia- Langhe Nebbiolo Can Be Produced From Any One of 54 Communes In Piemonte.
  • Viticultura- +85% Nebbiolo 
    • Langhe DOC. Can Be Used to Release Early Barolo and Barbaresco, and Wines Not Meeting DOCG. Requirements.
• LANGHE RIESLING DOC.
  • Estate/ Produttore- Ca del Baio, Chionetti,, G.D. Vajra, Oddero, Poderei Colla, Saracco
• LANGHE ROSSO DOC.

DOLCETTO Della MONREGALESI DOC.      @

• ROSSO= Dolcetto
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo, In Langhe DOC.
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Tanaro~River~
• VITICULTURA- ?  ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore-
• VINICULTURA- +Aged– +1yr./ABV. +12%

DOLCETTO Di DOGLIANI DOCG.     @Dogliani

• ROSSO= Dolcetto
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(South), PROVINCIA-Cuneo, In Langhe DOC.
  • COMMUNES-(21)-, South of Barolo-City(15km.)
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(320mt. to 560mt.)
• CLIMA- “Continental”
• VITICULTURA-  ? ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore-(Not Found In Demarcated Sub-Zone.)– Altare, Anna Maria Abbona, Boschis, Cascina Corte, Chionetti, Clavesana, Gillardi, Luigi Einaudi, Marciano Abbona, Pecchenino, San Fereolo
• VINICULTURA- Rosso,  Superiore(+Aged– +12mo./+ABV. +05%-.1%, )
  • Wine Must Be 100% Dolcetto to Be Labeled Dolcetto di Dogliani DOCG.
• CULTURA- ~Etymology~ From Dolium Jani…Meaning Wine Jar of Janus.
• SUB-ZONES Of BARBERA d’ASTI
• SAN LUCIA
  • Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB-REGION-Dolcetto di Dogliani
  • Topografia- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(320mt. to 370mt.)
  • Estate/ Producers- Borgata Santa Lucia, Palazzolo, Toscana
  • MADONNA Della GRAZIE
    • Estate/ Producers- Pironi, Spina, Tech
  • PIANEZZO
    • Estate/ Producers- San Marino
  • TARICCHI
    • Estate/ Producers-
  • VALDIBA
    • Topografia– +Altitude(430mt. to 520mt.)
    • Estate/ Producers- Ciri & Serra, San Bartlolmeo, Valdiba
    • Vineyards- Baraccone, San Fereolo
• FARIGLINAO
  • Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB-REGION-Dolcetto di Dogliani
  • Vineyards- Bricco Archisa, Bricco Rosso, Carpeneta, Chicchivello, Corradini, Corsaletto, Cornole, Garbiana, Gene, Massanit, Moncucco, Monteustico, Pianbosco, Riviera, Roanchi,  Schellini, Sciondini, Spinardi, Zovetto
• LAVESANA & BASTIA
  • Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB-REGION-Dolcetto di Dogliani
  • Vineyards- Clavesana, Conzia

BARBERA D’ALBA DOCG.     @Alba

• ROSSO= Barbera, Freisa, Grignolino, Nebbiolo
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(South), PROVINCIA-Cuneo, In Langhe DOC.
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, +Altitude(650mt.)
• VITICULTURA- ABV.+12%, #1 Planted Grape In Piemonte
  • Estate/ Produttore- Angelo Gaja, Boroli, Ciabot Berton, Fratelli Antonio & Raimondo, Giacomo Conterno, Marchesi di Barolo, Marengo Mauro, Marrone, Mascarello(Giuseppe E Figlio), Massolino, Morra Stefanino, Pio Cesare, Renato Ratti, Rivetto, Roberto Voerzio, Vientiane’s Tre Vigne
• VINICULTURA- 
  • Wine Must Be +85% Barbera to Be Labeled Barbera d’Alba DOCG. 
• CULTURA- 1970- DOC. Officially Established.
• BARBARA D’ALBA SUPERIORE DOCG.    @Alba
  • ROSSO= Barbara
  • VITICULTURA-
    • Estate/ Produttore- Cagliero, Daniele Pelassa, Demarie, Negretti, Palladino, Rizieri
  • VINICULTURA-  Superiore(+Aged– +12mo.)
    • Wine Must Be +90% Barbera to Be Labeled Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOCG. 

DOLCETTO D’ALBA DOC.     @Alba

• ROSSO= Dolcetto
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(South), PROVINCIA-(In/ Laps)Asti, Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., COMMUNES-(25)-
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Langhe Hills, +Altitude( ? mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Calcareaous, “Volcanic”, Tufa
• VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Bartolo Mascarello, Brovia, Bruno Giacosa, Cascina In Langa, Cavallotto, Ca’Viola, Ettore Germano, Oddero, Piero Benevelli
  • Vineyards- Scot
• VINICULTURA- ABV. +12.5%,  Superiore(+Aged– +14mo.)
  • Wine Must Be 100% Dolcetto to Be Labeled Dolcetto d’Alba DOC.
  • Dolcetto Grown In Barolo/ Barbaresco Are Labeled Dolcetto d’Alba DOC.
• CULTURA- 1974- DOC. Officially Established.

NEBBIOLO D’ALBA DOC.     @Alba

• ROSSO= Nebbiolo
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(South), PROVINCIA-Cuneo, In Langhe DOC.
  • VILLAGES-Alba, Canale, Castellinaldo, Corneliano, Diano d’Alba, Grinzane Cavour, Vezza
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, SLOPES/ Langhe Hills, On~Tanaro~River~
• VITICULTURA- 807ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Bruno Giacosa, Cappellano, Luciano Sandrone, Renato Ratti
• VINICULTURA- +Aged– +12mo.,  Superiore(+Aged– +18mo.),  Dolce,   Spumante
  • *PRODUCED/ Nebbiolo Grapes From Alba (Outside of Barolo and Barbaresco Villages)
    • Wines Produced From Barbaresco/ Barolo Grapes Not Meeting DOCG. Standards.
    • Wines Must Be 100% Nebbiolo to Be Labeled Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC.

ROERO DOCG.     @Canale, Verra d’Alba

• BIANCO= Arneis, Favorita
• ROSSO= Nebbiolo, Barbera, Brachettone Del Roero, Friesa
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(South), PROVINCIA-Asti, Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., North of Barolo-City(      km.)
  • COMMUNES-(19)-Baldissero d’Alba, Castagnito, Castellinaldo, Canale, Corneliano d’Alba, Guarene, Govone, Magliano Alfieri, Monta, Monteu, Piobesi d’Alba, Pocapaglia, Priocca, Santa Vittoria d’Alba, Santo Stefano, Sommariva, Vezza d’Alba
  • BORDERS-Langhe, Low Plains,  Tanaro River Separates the Langhe From Roero.
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Valley”, SLOPES/ Valmaggiore Valley, +Altitude( ? mt.)
  • On~Tanaro~River~Tributary~Po~River~(South)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Sand, Clay
  • Ancient Sea(Golfo Padano) Once Covered the Area.
• CLIMA- “Continental”
• VITICULTURA- 1,015ha. Planted,  Vine Training– Guyot
  • Estate/ Produttore- Angelo Negro, Carretta, Cornarea, Correggia, Matteo Correggia(Nat.Pro.), Marco Porello, Monchiero Carbone, Mauricio Ponchione, Morra, Teo Costa
  • Vineyards- Castelletto, Podio Hill, Valmaggiore
• VINICULTURA-
  • Roero(Arneis) DOCG.(+95% Arneis/ABV.+12%)
    • Reserva DOCG.(100% Arneis/+Aged– 16mo. Before Bottling/ABV.+12.5)
  • Roero(Nebbiolo DOCG.)(+95% Nebbiolo/+Aged– +20mo./+6mo. In Oak/ABV.+12.5%)
    • Reserva(100% Nebbiolo/+Aged– +32mo./+6mo. In Oak/ABV.+12.5)
  • Spumante(+95% Arneis/ABV.+11.5%)
• CULTURA- 1985- DOC. Officially Established.   |   2004- DOCG. Established.
  • ~Etymology~ Roero…Family of Bankers/ Traders Prodominate In Middle Ages.
  • ASSOCITAIONS~ ~Consorzio di Tutela Roero~
  • PIONEERS~ ~Alfredo Currado~ Barolo Producer/ “The Father of Arneis.”
    • In 1967 Invested Time and Money to Rediscover the and Bring Back This Nearly Extinct Grape.
• SUB-ZONES/ COMMUNES Of ROERO
• BALDISSERO d’ALBA– Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, REGION-Roero(West)
  • Vineyards- Costabella, Valmezzana
• CANALE– Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB–REGION-Roero(North)
  • Vineyards- Anime, Ciriango, Granmadre, Loreto, Madanna dei Cavalli, Mombeltramo, Mombirone, Omopellini, Mompissano, Montorino, Oesio, Patarun, Pecetto Rabini, Renesio, Renesio Incisa, Rinesio Montorone, Renesio Valbellina, Rivetto, Roncaglia, Roncaglie, S.S. Trinita, San Defendente, San Michele, San Vittore, Sant’Anna, Santa Margherita, Sru, Tanone, Volta
  • Estate/ Producers- Barbero’s, Bric Castelvej, Bruno, Franco, Ca’Rossa, Chicco, Cornarea, Deltect, Destefanis Fedrico, Enrico Serafino, Filippo Gallino, Giacomo Barbero, Giacomo Vico, Maccagno Livio, Malbaila, Malvera, Mario Costa, Marolo Guglielmo, Matteo Correggia, Novo Marco, Peace, Pinsoglio, Porello Marco, Valfaccenda
• CASTAGNITO– Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB–REGION–Roero(East)
  • Vineyards- Cortine, Croera, San Quirico, Serra, Soarme, Trono
• CASTELLINALDO– Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB–REGION–Roero(East)
  • Vineyards- Baroni Incisa, Corchesi, Fontane, Leschera, Maddonna dei Cavalli, Rocca Cerreto, Roncaglia, San Carlo, San Salvario, Serra Zoanni
  • Estate/ Producers- Morra
• CORNELIANO d’ALBA– Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB–REGION-Roero(South-Central)
  • Vineyards- Bricco della Quaglia,Cumignano, Reala, Surie, Val di Stefano
• GOVONE– Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB–REGION-Roero(East)
  • Vineyards- Monteforche, Peiroletto, Trinita
• GUARENE– Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB–REGION-Roero(East)
  • Vineyards- Cortine, Croera, Madernassa, Montebello, Soarme
• MAGLIANO ALFIERI– Geografia- REGION–Piemonte, SUB–REGION–Roero(East)
  • Vineyards- Sam Bernardo, Trono
• MONTA d’ALBA– Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB–REGION-Roero(North)
  • Vineyards- Bric Bossola, Bric Valdiana, Bric del Medic, Caialupo, Corso, Lamonta, Mombeltramo, Morinaldo, Parere, Piloni, Sterlotti Tucci, Valteppe
• MONTALDO ROERO– Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB–REGION-Roero(West)
  • Vineyards- Muschiavin, Sacargena, San Giacomo, San Rocco, Sicurana, Torre
• MONTEU ROERO– Geografia- REGION–Piemonte, SUB–REGION-Roero(North-West)
  • Vineyards- Anime Nere, Bastia, Bric Nota, Bric Rossino Vadonia, Bricco Braida, Canton Sandri, Ciabot San Giorgio, Gaiuccio, Occhetti, Occhetti Castilletto, Occhetti Violi, Prachiosso, Rivetto, Sacargena, San Michele, San Vincenzo, Sanche, Sant’Anna, Santa Margherita, Serra Lupini, Sru
• MONTICELLO d’ALBA– Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB–REGION-Roero(South-West)
  • Vineyards- Casa, La Valle, Malapessina, Roncaglie
• PIOBESI d’ALBA– Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB–REGION-Roero(South-Central)
  • Vineyards- Bric Paradio, Bricco di Piobesi, Buonagiunta, Canorie, Garbiano, Montiglione, Rivera, Sassonio
• POCAPAGLIA– Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB–REGION-Roero(South-West)
  • Vineyards- Bricco dello Passere, Montalbano, Mormore, Sanbod, Vis Pautass
• PRIOCCA– Geografia- REGION–Piemonte, SUB–REGION-Roero(East)
  • Vineyards- Betlemme, Bric Mortariolo, Bricco Genestreto, Cascinotto, Castellero, Madonna delle Grazie, Monteforche, Sabbione, San Siverio, Verinera
• SANTO STEFANO ROERO– Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB–REGION-Roero(North-West)
  • Vineyards- Anime, Bricco Braida, Gorrini, Le Coste, Madonna delle Grazie, Mombeltramo, Monfriggio, Reina, Rivetto, San Grato, San Michele, Sant’Antonio
• SANTA VITTORIA d’ALBA– Geografia- REGION–Piemonte, SUB–REGION-Roero(South-West)
  • Vineyards- Coste Anforiano, Scorticato
• SOMMARIVA PERNO– Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB–REGION-Roero(South-West)
  • Vineyards- Loghero, Tavoleto
• VEZZA d’ALBA– Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB–REGION-Roero(Central)
  • Vineyards- Bastia, Colla, Crocetta, Madernassa, Montebello, Patarun, Pioiero, Reala, Rurey, San Quirico, Sanche, Sant’Anna, Tanone, Torion, Valmaggiore

CHERASCO DIAMO ALBA DOC.     @Asti

• BIANCO=     |   ROSSO=
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Asti, In Monferrato DOC.
  • COMMUNE– Cherasco
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling”
• VITICULTURA-  ?  ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore-

BARBARESCO DOCG.     @Barbaresco

• BIANCO= Arnies, Moscato, Muscat
  • –Internazionale– Chardonnay, Riesling
• ROSSO= Nebbiolo(CLONES/ Lampia, Michet, Rose), Barbera, Dolcetto
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(South), PROVINCIA-Cuneo, In Langhe DOC.
  • East of Alba-City(6km.), North-East of Barolo-City(15km.), +Latitude(44.72°‘N’)
  • Area Defined by the Tinello Flood Plain Stream On One Side.
  • Sub-Zones/ Communes– Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, San Rocca Seno D’Elvio
    • UN-OFFICIAL: Bricco di Neive, Neive Borgonuova, Tre Stelle
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, On~Tanaro~River~
  • SLOPES/ Ridge East of Alva, +Altitude(200mt.- 550mt.)Town…273mt.)
  • Vineyards Are Made Up of Different Aspects, Altitude, and Exposures.
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Calcareous Clay, Sandstone/ Sand
  • *Generally– Soils of the “Serravallian Era Formation”, Sandstone, Limestone, Marl
• CLIMA- “Continental”, With Many Micro Climates
• VITICULTURA- 730ha. Planted,  Cru- Named Sight, Vigna-Vingle Vineyard
  • MGA. Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive/ Additional Geographic Mention
    • 66 Special Denominations That Refer Not Only to the Area But Directly to the Individual Vineyard.
  • Grand-Cru- Asili, Montestefano, Montefico, Muncagota, Ovello, Paje, Pora, Rabaja, Rio Sordo
  • ADVANTAGES/ CHALLENGES– Spring Frost, Summer Hail, Late Ripening
    • Harvests Are Late September to Mid-October.
  • Vine Training– Guyot
• VINICULTURA- +12.5% ABV./+Aged– +26mo./+9mo. In Oak,  Reserva(+Aged– +50mo.)
  • Vinification and Aging Must Take Place Within the DOCG. Area.
  • Whites Wine Produced With Barbaresco Grapes Are Labeled Langhe Bianco.
  • Nebbiolos Produced Not Meeting DOCG. Guidelines Are Labeled Nebbiolo di Langhe.
  • Grapes Other Than Nebbiolo Grown In Barolo Are Labeled Using Different DOC. Titles.
• STORIA- Nebbiolo is Said to Be Growing In Barbaresco Since 1268.
  • Until 1894 Grapes Where Added to Barolo Production of Labeled Nebbiolo di Barbaresco.
  • 9 Original Land Owners Started First Co.-Op. In 1894, Co.-Op. Reformed With 19 Owners as Produttori Del Barbaresco In 1958, Now 54 Growers Are Committed to Producing Only Produttori Wines With Their Harvests.
  • Not Until the End of the 1800’s Did Barbaresco Appear On Wine Labels.
• CULTURE- 1966- DOC. Officially Established.   | 1980– DOCG. Established.
  • “Barbaresco”…+Pronounced…“Bar-bah-res-co”
  • PIONEERS~ ~Giuseppe Musso~ Father of Barbaresco
    • ~Domizio Cavazza~ 1894, Created First Co-Operitive(Cantine Sociali)
      • Considered God-Father of Barbaresco.
    • ~Giovanni Gaja~ One of the Founding Fathers of Barbaresco.
    • ~Angelo Gaja~ Helped Revolutionize Vinification of Nebbiolo.
    • ~Giacosa, Bruno~ “?- 2018”, “Traditionalist”, “Genius of Neive”, First Single Vineyard(Cru) Bottling’s In Barbaresco.
• GOING THERE- ~Visit the Barbaresco Regional Enoteca Wine Shop~
  

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BARBARESCO      @Barbaresco

• BIANCO=Arnies 1%
  • –Internazionale– Chardonnay 1%
• ROSSO= Nebbiolo, Barbera, Docetto
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., In Barbaresco DOCG.(North-West)
• TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling/ Hilly(Bowl)”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(200mt. to 500mt.)
  • On~Tanaro~River~(Near)
  • Topographic Sub-Zones- The Western Slopes,  The Eastern Slopes
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Silty Loam, Sand, Clay
• VITICULTURA– 776 ha./ 105 ha. Planted, –MGA.- 25
  • Vineyards/ Geographical Mentions- Asili MGA.(Cru/14ha.), Ca’ Grossa MGA.(38ha.), Cars MGA.(26ha.), Cavanna MGA.(8ha.), Cole MGA.(3ha.), Cortini, Costa Russi, Darmagi, Faset MGA.(15ha.), Martinenga MGA.(17ha.), Montaribaldi MGA.(15ha.), Montefico MGA.(Cru/8ha.), Montestefano MGA.(Cru/10ha.), Muncagota MGA.(9ha.), Ovello MGA.(Cru/17ha.), Paje’ MGA.(7ha.), Pora MGA.(Cru/22 ha.), Rabaja MGA.(Cru/22ha.), Rabaja’ Bas MGA.(Cru/1ha.), Rio Sordo MGA.(Cru/25ha.), Roccalini MGA.(34ha.) Roncaglie MGA.(13ha.), Roncagliette MGA.(21ha.), Ronchi MGA.(18ha.), Secondine MGA.(13ha.), Sori San Lorenzo, Sori Tildin, Tre Stelle MGA.(23ha.), Trifolera MGA.(25ha.), Vicenziana MGA.(16ha.)
  • Estate/ Produttore- Albino Roca(8ha.), Bera, Bianco Aldo, Bianco Gigi, Boffa Carlo, Bondonio Olek, Bonifacio, Bruno Giacosa, Bruno Rocca(8ha.), Ca’ del Baio, La Ca’Nova, Ca Rome, Cantina del Pino(6ha.), Carlo Giacosa, Carretta, Cascina Bruciata, Cascina Luisin, Cascina Morassino, Cascina Luisin, Cascina delle Rose, Ceretto Bricco, Cortese Giuseppe, De Forville, Fletcher Wines, Gaja*(18ha.), Giacosa Carlo, Giordano Luigi, La Licenziana, Marchesi di Gresy(11ha.), Moccagatta(6ha.), Montaribaldi(4ha.), Musso(5ha.), Nada Fiorenzo, Produttori del Barbaresco*(Co.-Op./*1958/114ha./54 Members), Quazzolo, Rattalino, Renato Fenocchio, Rigo Filippo, Rivella Serafino, Rivella Silvia, Rocca Bruno, La Rocche dei Barbari, Ronchi, Serragrilli, Socre, La Spinona(7ha.), Varaldo, Vini Roagna
• VINICULTURA- Generally the Most Balanced Wines of 4 Barbaresco Sub-Zones.

NEIVE      @Neive

• BIANCO= Moscato, Muscat        –Internazionale– Riesling
• ROSSO= Nebbiolo 37%, Barbera, Dolcetto
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., In Barbaresco DOCG.(North-East)
  • VILLAGES– Asili, Moretta, Zocco
  • Topographic Sub-Zones- The Western Sector,  The Northern Sector,  The Eastern Sector
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, +Altitude(160mt. to 450mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
• VITICULTURA– 2,120 ha./ 699 Planted, –MGA.- 20
  • Vineyards/ Geographical Mentions- Albesani MGA.(Cru/72ha.), Balluri MGA.(Cru/113ha.), Basarin MGA.(66ha.), Borgese, Bordini MGA.(73ha.), Bricco di Neive MGA.(155ha.), Bric Micca MGA.(101ha.), Canova MGA.(Cru/158ha.), Casasse, Cotta MGA.(85ha.), Cascinotta, Curra MGA.(22ha.), Fausoni MGA.(29ha.), Gaia-Principe MGA.(75ha.), Gallina MGA.(54ha.), Gianmate, Marcelino MGA.(24ha.), Mondino, Montesommo, Ricco di Neive, Rivetti MGA.(79ha.), San Cristoforo MGA.(69ha.), San Giuliano MGA.(18ha.), Santo Stefano, Serrboella MGA.(54ha.), Serricapelli MGA.(142ha.), Serragrilli MGA.(86ha.), Spessa, Starderi MGA.(95ha.), Valdrappo
  • Estate/ Produttore- Alino Rocca, Amerio Mario, Antichi Doderi dei Gallina, Baracco Pietro, Boggero Piera Ines, Bricchetto, Bruno Rocca, Busso Piero(5ha.), Cascina Fonda, Cascina Longoria, Cascina Principe(3ha.), Cascina Vano(2ha.), Castello di Neive(10ha.), Cascina Saria, Cascina Vano, Castello di Neive, Cigliuli Fratelli, Cocito Ezio, Collina Serragrilli, La Contea, Dante Rivetti(19ha.), Elia, Fantana Bianco(3.5ha.), Fattoria San Giuliano, Fenocchio Renato, Filippino Domenico, Fontanabianca, Francone, Gastaldi(5ha.), Gea Fabio, Giacone Dario, Giacosa Bruno, Giacosa Fratelli(3 ha.), Del Glicine, Lequio Giuseppina, Lequio Ugo, Mainerdo, Monte Cecilia, Negro Giuseppe, Paitin(6ha.), Pastura Angelo, Pelissero Pasquale(4ha.), Piero Busso, Poderi Elia, Prinsi(6ha.), Punset(4ha.), Ressia, Rivetti Dante, Rivetti Massimo(4ha.), Sassi, Saria, Serra Grilli, Sori’ Paiti, Sottimano(10ha.), Torregiorgi, Toso Fratelli, Traversa Giuseppe, Voghera Luigi
• VINICULTURA- Generally the Biggest, Most Structured Wines of 4 Barbaresco Sub-Zones.

TREISO     @Treiso

• BIANCO=Arnies , Moscato  –Internazionale– Riesling
• ROSSO= Nebbiolo 35%, Barbera, Dolcetto
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., In Barbaresco DOCG. (South-Central)
  • Topographic Sub-Zones- The Northern  Sector,  The Southern Sector
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, +Altitude(220mt. to 400mt.), Barbaresco’s Highest Vineyards
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
• VITICULTURA– 960 ha/ 499 ha. Planted, –MGA.- 20
  • Vineyards/ Geographical Mentions- Ausario MGA.(46ha.), Bernadot MGA.(11ha.), Bricco di Treiso MGA.(30ha.), Bungioan, Canova, Canta, Casot MGA.(18ha.), Castellizzano MGA.(18ha.), Ferrere MGA.(68ha.), Garassino MGA.(17ha.), Giacone MGA.(90ha.), Giacosa MGA.(31ha.), Magallo, Manzola MGA.(9ha.), Marcarini MGA.(48ha.), Meruzzano MGA.(128ha.), Montersino MGA.(31ha.), Nervo MGA.(21ha.), Pajore MGA.(41ha.), Rizzi MGA.(37ha.), Rombone MGA.(47ha.), San Stunet MGA.(36ha.), Valeirano MGA.(20ha.), Vallegrande MGA.(28ha.)
  • Estate/ Produttore- Abrigo Mauro, Abrigo Orlando(4ha.), Ada Nada, Il Bricco, Bussi Mauro, Ca’ del Baio(6ha.), Cantina Vignaioli, Casina Alberta, Il Crave(Corrado Meinardi), La Ganghija, Grosso Fratelli(6ha.), Lodali, Molino, Nada Ada, Nada Fiorenzo(4ha.), Nada Giuseppe, Pajore, Pelissero(15ha.), Pertinace(28ha.), Pier(10ha.), Rizzi(12ha.), Runchet, Vigin
• VINICULTURA- Generally the Most Elegant/ Refined Wines of 4 Barbaresco Sub-Zones.

SAN ROCCO SENO d’ELVIO      @San Rocco

• BIANCO= ?
• ROSSO= Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., In Barbaresco DOCG.(South-West)
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(San Rocca)”, +Altitude( ? )
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Clay, Sandstone, Tufo
• VITICULTURA–   ha. Planted, –MGA.- 4
  • Vineyards/ Geographical Mentions- Meruzzano MGA.(27ha.), Monterseno MGA.(49ha.), Seno d’Elvio, Rizzi MGA.(32ha.), Rocche Massallupo MGA.(60ha.)
  • Estate/ Produttore- Adriano Marco & Vittorio(7ha.), Barac, Ca’ du Luin(Castellengo), Cascina Barac, Lano Gianluigi, Manera Fratelli, Manuel Marinacci, Piazzo Armando, Poderi Colla(5ha.), Rinaldi Rietro, Piazzo Armando(22ha.), Scarpe Tettineive
• VINICULTURA- Generally the Fastest Maturating Wines of 4 Barbaresco Sub-Zones.
• CULTURA- ~Etymology~ Named After the Local Patron Saint “San Rocco”, and “Seno d’Elvio” the River Runner Through the Valley.

BAROLO DOCG.      @Barolo

• BIANCO= ?
  • –Internazionale– Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
• ROSSO= Nebbiolo, “CLONES” (Lampia, Michet, Rose), Barbera, Dolcetto, Freisa, Grignolino
  • –Internazionale– Pinot Nero
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(South), PROVINCIA-Cuneo, In Langhe DOC.
  • BORDERS-(Laps)Verduno Perleverga DOC.(North), (Laps)Diano d’Alba DOC.(East)
  • VILLAGES/ COMMUNES-(11)- Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Cherasco, Diano d’Alba, Grinzane Cavour, Montforte d’Alba, La Morra, Novello, Roddi, Serralunga d’Alba, Verduno
  • South-West of Barbaresco-City(15km.), +Latitude(44.60°‘N’)
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
  • SLOPES/ Langhe Hills, +Altitude(170mt. to 540mt.)Town…273mt.)
  • On~Tanaro~River~Po~River~, 2 Ridges Together In T-Shape
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone
  • *Generally– Soils of the “Tortonian Age Formation”, Calcareous Marl, Sandstone
• CLIMA- “Continental”, With Many Micro Climates
• VITICULTURA- 2,161ha. Planted,  770 Growers
  • Generally 2 Green Harvest (In June and Another 2/3 Weeks Before Harvest.)
  • ADVANTAGES/ CHALLENGES– Late Ripening/ Harvests Can Go Into October.
  • Barolo Grand Cru- Brunate, Cerequio, Francia, Monprivato, Rionda, Rocche di Castiglione, Rocche dell’Annunziata, Vigna Rionda, Villero || Grand-Cru(Second Tier)…Brea, Cannubi, Falleto, Gabutti-Parafada, Ginestra, Lazzarito, Marenca-Rivette, Ornato
  • MGA. Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive/ Additional Geographic Mention, Established In 2010. 181 In Total.
    • 170 Single Vineyard- Equivalent to a Cru Vineyard or Climat In Burgundy.
    • 11 Super-MGA.’s- Corresponding to Each of the Barolo Zone’s Communes. Equivalent to a Village Wine In Burgundy.
      • Requires +85% of Grapes Coming From the Single Commune.
    • Sori– Part of the Hill With Full Southern Exposure.
    • Bricco– A Vineyard’s Highest Point.
• VINICULTURA- Maceration-to 30 Days/+Aged– +38mo./+18mo. In Oak/ABV.+12.5%
  • Reserva(+Aged– +62mo./ABV. +13%) MGA./Cru- Named Sight
  • Vigna- Single Vineyard 100%, Maximum Yield 56 hl./ ha.
  • Until 1850’s Nebbiolo In Barolo Was Produced as a Sweet Wine.
  • Whites Wine Produced With Barolo Grapes Are Labeled Langhe Bianco DOC.
  • *Generally– Wines Produced On West Side of Barolo Are Early Maturing and Semi Approachable at a Younger Age Compared to the East Side of Barolo Which Wines Need a Few More Years to Develop.
  • “Angry Barolo”, One That Taste Like It Doesn’t Want to Be Drunk, Like One That Needs to Sleep For the Next 10 Years.
  • Grapes Other Than Nebbiolo Grown In Barolo Are Labeled Using Different DOC. Titles.
• STORIA-
  • 1900’s @Barolo– Historically Moscadello Was the Most Popular Grape/ Wine In Barolo.
    • Not Until the 1900’s Did Nebbiolo Become King.
  • 1961 @Barolo– Alfredo Currado/ Beppe Colla, Produce First Single Vineyard Barolo.
  • 1980 @Barolo– DOCG. Officially Established.
• CULTURA–“Barolo”…+Pronounced…“Ba-ro-lo”
  • PIONEERS~ ~Beppe Colla~ One of Founding Fathers of Barolo.
    • Help Define DOC., and First to Produce and Label a Single Vineyard Barolo(Bussia) In 1961.
  • PIONEERS~ ~Marchesa de Barolo~ 1850, Noblewomen Who First Defined Barolo as a Wine.
• GOING THERE- ~Barolo Regional Tasting Room~
  • BIKE RIDE~ ~Ride to the Top of La Morra For View~
  • WINNER “Worlds Best”~ DtheV.com Awards, “Italy’s Best DOC.”  (1st. Place)
    • **Refer to “WINE CULTURE/ Derek’s Top 6 List” For Detailed Information.
      

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“Generally, You Can Divide Barolo Into Two: the North/Northwest There Are Sandier Soil, While In the South-East You Have More Compact Stony Soils.”

North-West-Side of Barolo

• GEOGRAFIA- Piemonte, REGION-Barolo, Sub-Zone- North-West-Side
  • COMMUNE-Cherasco, Roddi, Verduno
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
  • Tortonian Soils…Limestone, Marl, Darker Colored Soils, Newer/ +Fertility
• VINICULTURA- Lighter In Color, More Approachable Tannins, Mature Sooner.
  

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CHERASCO     @Cherasco

• BIANCO=  ?   |   ROSSO= Nebbiolo 90%, Barbera 5%
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., In Barolo DOCG.(North-West)(Laps), COMMUNE-Cherasco
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
• VITICULTURA-  ?  ha. Planted,    –MGA.- ?
  • Vineyards- Mantoetto(3 ha.)
  • Estate/ Produttore-

VERDUNO      @Verduno

• BIANCO= ?     |   ROSSO= Nebbiolo 90%, Barbera 5%, Pelaverga
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., In Barolo DOCG.(North)(Laps), COMMUNE-Verduno
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Hilly, Mountainous”, Bowl Shaped
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Marl
• VITICULTURA-  ? ha. Planted,  –MGA.- ?
  • Vineyards- Breri(54ha.), Boscatto(28ha.), Campasso(14ha.), Massara, Monvigliero(26ha.), Riva Rocca(14ha.), Rodasca(6ha.), Rocche dell’Olmo(37ha.), San Lorenzo(32ha.)
  • Estate/ Produttore- Arnaldo Rivera, Bel Colle, GB. Burlotto, Castello di Verduno, Dame Mach, Fratelli Alessandria, Mario Andrion, Pietro Rinaldi, Terre del Barolo(Co.-Op.)
• VERDUNO PELAVERGA DOC.     @Verduno
  • ROSSO= Pelaverga
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(South), PROVINCIA-Cuneo, In Langhe DOC.
    • BORDERS-(Laps)Barolo DOCG.(South-West)
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling”
  • VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- GB. Burlotto, Cadia, Castello di Verduno, Daje Mach, Fratelli Alessandria, Giacomo Ascheri
  • VINICULTURA- Wine Must Be +85%  Pelaverga to Be Labeled Verduno Pelaverga DOC.

RODDI       @Roddi

• BIANCO= ?   |    ROSSO= Nebbiolo
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., In Barolo DOCG.(North-East)(Laps), COMMUNE-Roddi
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
• VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted,   –MGA.- ?
  • Vineyards- Bricco Ambrogio(48ha.)
  • Estate/ Produttore- Lodali, Paolo Scavino

South-West-Side of Barolo

• GEOGRAFIA- Piemonte, REGION-Barolo, Sub-Zone– The Central Valley
  • COMMUNES-Barolo, La Morra, Novello
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
  

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La MORRA      @La Morra

• BIANCO=   ?          –Internazionale– Chardonnay, Riesling
• ROSSO= Nebbiolo 80%, Barbera, Dolcetto
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., In Barolo DOCG.(North-West)(Laps), COMMUNE-La Morra
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Hilly/ Mountainous”, Barolo’s Highest Vineyards, +Altitude(300mt. to 513mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Blue Marl, Sand
• CLIMA- CHALLENGES– La Morra Generally Take Brunt of the Barolo Hail Episodes.
• VITICULTURA-   ? ha. Planted,   –MGA.- 39
  • Vineyards- Annunziata(Cru), Arborina(Cru/109 ha.), Ascheri(Cru), Berri(Cru), Bettolotti(Cru), Boiolo(Cru), Brandini(Cru), Bricco Chiesa(Cru), Bricco Cogni(Cru), Bricco Luciani(Cru), Bricco Manescotto(Cru), Bricco Manzoni(Cru), Bricco Rocca(Cru), Bricco San Biagio(Cru), Brunate(Cru*/24ha.)(Laps), Capalot(Cru), Case Nere(Cru), Castagni(Cru), Cerequio(Cru*/101 ha.)(Laps), Ciocchini(Cru), Conca(Cru/2.4ha.), Fossati(Cru), Galina(Cru), Gettera(Cru), Giachini(Cru), Marassio, Marcenasco, Montfalletto, Morino, Rive(Cru), Rocche dell’ Annunziata(Cru*/30ha.), Rocchettevino(Cru), Roere di Santa Maria(Cru), Roggeri(Cru),  Roncaglie(Cru), San Giacomo(Cru), Santa Maria(Cru), Sant’Anna(Cru), La Serra(Cru), Serra dei Turchi(Cru), Serradenari(Cru), Silio(Cru), San Giovanni(Cru)
  • Estate/ Produttore- Alberto Burzi, Altare, Aurelio Settimo, Batasiolo, Boglietti, Borgogno Francesco, Bovio, Certo, Ceretto, Corino, Cordero di Montezemolo, Enzo Boglietti, Francesco Rinaldi, Fratelli Revello, Gagliasso, Giulia Negri, Marcarini, Marco Marengo, Marrone, Mauro Molino(.38ha.), Negretti, Odderos, Paolo Scavino, Poderi Odderdo, Roberto Voerzio, Ratti, Voerzio
• CULTURA-
  • PIONEERS~ ~Renato Ratti~ Helped Revolutionized Modern Movement With Nebbiolo.
    • One of First to Make Map Ranking Crus 1970.
  • GOING THERE~ ~Mangialonga~ 4 km. Hike Through the Vineyards of La Morra.

BAROLO     @Barolo 

• BIANCO=  ?      ROSSO=  Nebbiolo 90%, Barbera 5%
• GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., In Barolo DOCG.(South-Central), COMMUNE-Barolo
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, +Altitude(250mt. to 320mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Sand, Loam, Clay
• VITICULTURA-  ?  ha. Planted,  –MGA.- 35
  • Vineyards- Albarella(Cru), Bergeisa(Cru/6 ha.), Boschetti(Cru), Bricco Viole(Cru), Bricco San Giovanni(Cru), Brunate(Cru*/9 ha.)(Laps), Cannubi(Cru*)(17 ha., 11 Producers), Cannubi Boschis(Cru/13 ha.), Cannubi Muscatel(Cru/6 ha.), Cannubi San Lorenzo(Cru/2 ha.), Cannubi Valletta(Cru/6 ha.), Castellero(Cru), Cerequio(Cru*/18 ha.)(Laps), Le Coste(Cru), Coste di Rose(Cru), Coste di Vergne(Cru), Crosia Druca'(Cru), Fossati(Cru), Liste(Cru), Monrobiolo de Bussia(Cru), Paiagallo(Cru), Preda(Cru), Ravera(Cru), Rivassi(Cru), Rue(Cru/8 ha.), San Loreno(Cru),  San Peitro(Cru), San Ponzio(Cru), Sarmassa(Cru), Terlo(Cru), Vignane(Cru), Via Nuova, La Volta(Cru), Zoccolaio(Cru), Zonchetta(Cru), Zuncai(Cru)
  • Estate/ Produttore- Cordero di Montezemolo, Bernelli, Brezza, Damilano, Elio Altare, Fenocchio, Francesco Rinaldi, Gianni Gagilardo(E.), Guido Porro, Luigi Einaudi, Marchesi di Barolo*, Paolo Scavino, Pira & Figli, Poderi Luigi Einaudi, Prunotto(Beppe Colla), Rinaldi, Sandrone, Rivetto, Varjra, Vietti, Virna

NOVELLO      @Novello

• BIANCO= ?     |   ROSSO= Nebbiolo
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., In Barolo DOCG.(South-East)(Laps), COMMUNE-Novello
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(370mt. to 400mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
• VITICULTURA-  ?  ha. Planted,   –MGA.- ?
  • Vineyards- Bergera-Pezzole(49 ha.), Cerviano-Merli(65 ha.), Corini-Pallaretta(106 ha.),Ciocchini-Loschetto(50 ha.), Panerole(42 ha.), Ravera(Cru/322ha., Laps), Sottocastello(60ha.)
  • Estate/ Produttore- Ca Viola, Elvio Cogno, G.D. Vajra, Giovanni Abrigo, Grimaldi, Luciano, Paola Scavino, Piazzo, Sandrone, Le Strette, Vietti, Lo Zoccolaio
  • Plots- Bricco Pernice(4ha.)
• NASCETTA Di NOVELLO DOC.     @Novello
  • BIANCO= Nascetta
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(South), PROVINCIA-Cuneo
    • In Langhe DOC.,  In Barolo DOCG.(South-East)(Laps), COMMUNE-Novello
  • VITICULTURA- 13ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Elvio Cogno, Le Strette

East-Side of Barolo

• GEOGRAFIA- Piemonte, REGION-Barolo, Sub-Zone- Serralunga Valley
  • COMMUNES-Castilione Falletto, Diano d’Alba, Grinane Cavour, Monteforte d’Alba, Serralunga d’Alba
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Helvetian Soils
  • Sandstone, Limestone/ Marl, Calcareous, Lighter Colored Soils, Older/ -Feritity
• VINICULTURA- More Color, Tannin, Aging Potential
  

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CASTIGLIONE FALLETTO      @Castiglione

• BIANCO= ?
  • –Internazionale– Chardonnay
• ROSSO= Nebbiolo 50%, Barbera, Dolcetto, Freisa, Grignolino
  • –Internazionale– Pinot Nero
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., In Barolo DOCG.(Central) COMMUNE-Castiglione Falletto
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
• VITICULTURA-  ? ha. Planted,  –MGA.- 23
  • Vineyards- Altenasso(Cru), Bricco Boschis(Cru/18 ha./Monopole of  Cavallotto), Bricco Rocche(Cru/ 1 ha.), Bricco Vigna Mirasole(Cru), Brunella(Cru/ Monopole of  Boroli), Codana(Cru), Fiasco(Cru/8 ha.), Garblet Sue'(Cru), Garbelletto(Cru), Mariondino(Cru), Monprivato(Cru*/6ha.), Montanello(Cru), Parussi(Cru), Pernanno(Cru), Pianta'(Cru), Pira(Cru/7 ha./Monopole of Roagna), Pugnane(Cru), Rivera, Rocche di Castiglione(Cru*)(Laps), Scarrone(Cru), Solanotto(Cru), Toetto, Valentino(Cru/ 12 ha.), Vignolo(Cru), Villero(Cru*/22 ha.)
  • Estate/ Produttore- Azelia, Brovia, Cavallotto, Ceretto, Fenocchio, Giuseppe Mascarello, Mascarello, Paolo Scavino(E.), Roagna, Roccheviberti, Sobrero, Vietti

MONTEFORTE D’ALBA      @Monteforte

• BIANCO= ?    –Internazionale– Chardonnay, Riesling
• ROSSO= Nebbiolo 85%, Barbera, Dolcetto
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., In Barolo DOCG.(South)(Laps), COMMUNE-Monteforte d’Alba
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(280mt. to 557mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
• VITICULTURA-  ? ha. Planted,    –MGA.- 11
  • Vineyards- Bricco San Pietro(Cru/170ha.), Bussia(Cru/298ha.(Soprana & Sottana)(Laps), Camie(1.8ha.), Castelletto(Cru), Chiese(2ha.), Cicala, Colonello, Le Coste di Monforte(Cru), Ginesta(Cru*/114ha.), Gramolere(Cru), Merenda(.92ha.),  Mosconi(Cru/76ha.), Pian Polvere, Perno(Cru/191ha.), Ravera de Monforte(Cru), Rocche di Castiglione(Cru*)(Laps), Romirasco(3.8ha.), San Giovanni(Cru/68ha.), San Martino(4.3ha.), Santo Stefano
  • Estate/ Produttore-  Amalia, Anselma, Conterno, Costa di Bussia, Diego Conterno, Elio Grasso, E. Pira & Figli, Fogliati, Forte Masso, Conterno(Aldo), Conterno(Franco), Conterno(Paolo), Fratelli Alessandria, Giacomo Fenacchio, Massolino, Parusso, Paolo Monti, Poderi Colla, Prunotto, Seghesio(10ha.), Silvano Bolmida
• CULTURA-
  • PIONEERS~ ~Giacomo Conterno~ “1925- 2004”, “Traditionalist”, Sons…Aldo & Giovanni

GRINZANE CAVOUR       @Grinzane Cavour

• BIANCO= ?       ROSSO= Nebbiolo
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., In Barolo DOCG.(North-East)(Laps), COMMUNE-Grinzane Cavour
• TOPOGRAFIA-“Rolling/ Hilly”, On~? ~River~
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
• VITICULTURA-  ? ha.P lanted,   –MGA.- ?
  • Vineyards- Bablino, Borzone, Canova(96ha.), Catello(7ha.), La Corte(8ha.), Garretti(9ha.), Gustava(8ha.), Raviole(11 ha.)
  • Estate/ Produttore- Damilano, La Spinetta

DIANO D’ALBA      @Diano d’Alba

• BIANCO= ?       ROSSO= Dolcetto, Nebbiolo
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., In Barolo DOCG.(East)(Laps), COMMUNE-Diano d’Alba
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling” SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(500mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
• VITICULTURA-  ?  ha. Planted,  –MGA.- ?
  • Vineyards- Gallaretto(15 ha.), La Vigna(4 ha.)
  • Estate/ Produttore- Abrigo Giovanni, Alario Claudio, Cascina Adelaide, Sori
  • Vineyards/ Sori- Autin Garand, Autinot, Autin Souve, Bricola, Bric del Camparo, Bric del Ciabot, Bric del Gatti, Bric del Geriotto, Bric dela Bria, Bric Majolica, Bruni Cascina Arione, Cascina Benevello, Cascina Carbone, Casina Fino, Cascina Langhetto, Cascina Manzano, Cascina Rabino Soprano, Cascina Rabino Sottano, Cascina Saliceto, Ciabot Rus, Colombe, Costa Fiore, Cristina, Degli Albetoni, Degli Ubert, Die Berti, Del Ciapa, Del Crava, Del Piani, Del Pasqual, Dei Peggi, Dei Pittatori, Dei Servetti, Del Barbu, Del Bonorej, Del Carrzello, Del Cascinotto, Del Fossa, Del Genesio, Della Madonnina, Della Mattea, Della Pezzea, Della Regnura, Della Riccheria, Della Rivola, Della Sorba, Della Vigna, Delle Cecche, Del Luna, Del Moncoimbetto, Del Mongrande, Del Montadino, Del Montagrillo, Del Parisio, Del Pradurent, Del Rabaiotto, Del Rapaino, Del Ricchino, Del Romino, Del Servaj, Del Sot, Di San Calogero, Gabriel, a Faja, La Rocca, Parisa, Pladvenza, Puncia del Bric, Di San Quitico, Santa Lucia, Sant’Eurosia, Teologato, Vigna della Lepre

SERRALUNGA D’ALBA     @Serralunga

• BIANCO= ?       –Internazionale– Riesling
• ROSSO= Nebbiolo 98%, Barbera, Dolcetto
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Langhe DOC., In Barolo DOCG.(South-East), COMMUNE-Serralunga d’Alba
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(450mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
• CLIMA- Warmest Barolo Zone
• VITICULTURA-  ? ha. Planted,   ~MGA.~ 35
  • Vineyards- Arione(Cru/8ha.), Badarina(Cru), Baudana(Cru), Bosco Areto, Brea(Cru*), Bricco Voghera(Cru), Briccolina(Cru), Broglio(Cru), Cappallotto(Cru), Carpegna(Cru), Cascina Francia, Cerrati(Cru), Cerretta(Cru/40ha.), Columbaio, Collaretto(Cru), Costabella(Cru), Cucco, Damiano(Cru/16ha.), Delizia, Falletto(Cru*/9ha.),  Fontanafredda( Monopolo), Francia(Cru*/16ha.), Gabutti(Cru*), Gallaretto, Gattinera, Gianetto(Cru), Lazzariasco, Lazzarito(Cru*/(30ha.), Lirano(Cru), Manocino(Cru), Marenca(Cru*/7ha.), Margherita(Cru/8ha.), Meriame(Cru), Ornato(Cru*/7ha.), Parafada(Cru*/8ha.), Prabo(Cru), Pra di Po, Prapo'(Cru), Rivette(Cru*/8ha.), San Bernardo(Cru), San Rocco(Cru), La Serra(Cru/10ha.), Sorano(Cru), Sori di Baudana, Sperss, Teodoro(Cru), Le Turne(Cru), VignaRionda(Cru*)(10.24ha.), Voghera
  • Estate/ Produttore- Arnaldo Rivera, Batasiolo, Boasso, Bruna Grimaldi, Bruno Giacosa, Casa E. di Mirafirore, Damilano, Davide Fregonese, Enrico Rivetto, Ettore Germano*, Fontanafredda(*1858), Gaja, Giacosa, Gianni Gagilardo, Giovanni Rosso*, Guido Porro, Luigi Baudana, Luigi Pira, Luigi Vico, Marcarini, Massolino(45ha.), Oddero*, Palladino, Paolo Manzone, Pio Cesare, Pira, Reverdito, Vietti

OTHERS–(Not Found In Demarcated Sub-Zone.)

• Vineyards–  ?
• Estate/ Produttore– Reva

Barolo vs. Barbaresco

• BAROLO
  • GEOGRAFIA- Grapes Grow/ Wine Produced In Barolo.
  • TOPOGRAFIA- Town of Barolo Located In Valley, Higher In Elevation.
  • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, “Tortonian Soils”, Limestone Based
  • CLIMA- “Continental”, Cooler Than Barbaresco
  • VITICULTURA- Has a Later Bud Break.
  • VINICULTURA- Bolder Tannins, Less Approachable, More Powerful, +Aged– +1 Year Longer.

“Barolo Isn’t Necessarily a Better Wine Than Barbaresco, But Some of Its Terroir is Superior.”

• BARBARESCO
  • GEOGRAFIA- Grapes Grow/ Wine Produced In Barbaresco.
  • TOPOGRAFIA- Town of Barbaresco Located On Hill, Lower In Elevation.
  • TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, “Serravallian Soils”, Sandstone Based.
  • CLIMA- “Continental”, Warmer, Higher Humidity Than Barolo.
  • VITICULTURA- Earlier Bud Break
  • VINICULTURA- Softer Tannins, More Approachable, Not as Powerful, More Elegant, +Aged/ 1 Year Shorter.

Barolo Traditional vs. Barolo Modern

• CULTURA- Clash of Styles, Generations, Ideology.
• STORIA- Piemonte and Its Wine Struggled Economically Through Agricultural Poverty In the 1960’s and 70’s.
  • French Wine at the Time Were Getting 20 Times the Price of Italian Wine. A Couple Barolo Producers Took a Trip to Burgundy to Observe Their Wine Making. Upon Returning Some Producers Started to Question What and How They Made Wine. Some Producers Started to Make Changes.
  • This Modern Barolo Starting In the Early 1980’s But the Harvest of 85’, 86’ and 87’ Stand Out as Dramatic Vintages.
  • The American Market and a High Wine Score From Parker Really “Spurred” the Movement, and the Barolo Boys Spread the Word of Barolo to the World.
  • Many Prideful Barolo Farming Families Where Torn Apart by the Opposing Viticultural Practices and Philosophy. To This Day There Are True Stories of Father Disowning Sons Over the Movement.
• PIONEER~ ~Bartolo Mascarello~ Producer and Iconic Symbol of the Traditionalist.
  • ~The Barolo Boys~ Group of Piemonte Wine Producers.
    • Came Together In Comradship and Spirt to Make What They Perceived as the Best Barolo They Could.
    • This Group of Men and One Women Followed What They Thought Was a Revolutionary Movement and Brought Enormous Change to the History of Wine Making In the Langhe.
  • ~Elio Altare~ Outspoken Producer and Leader of Modern Barolo Movement.
  • ~Marco de Grazia~ Italian/ American Wine Importer/ Marketer/ Manager of Barolo Boys In Langhe and USA.
    • Barolo Boys(Others)- ~Chiaro Boschis~,  ~Giorgio Rivetti~,  ~Roberto Voerzio~

“The Barolo Boys Where Accused of Distorting and Ruining the Identity of Barolo and Its Wine.”

• Traditionalist– Someone Who Produced Barolo Using Traditional Viticulture.
  • Traditionalist See Themselves as Guardians of Authentic / Historic Barolo.
  • VITICULTURA- Blended Vineyards, Higher Yields, Restrained Ripeness.
  • VINICULTURA- Longer Maceration(to 30 Days), Cooler Fermentation.
    • +AGED/ Old and Large Chestnut/ Slovenian Oak Botti Casts, Prolonged Aging Period.

“All of This Leads to a Wine That Needs/ Take Longer to Hit Its Stride.”

• Modernist– Someone Who Produces Barolo Using Modern More Liberal Viticulture.
  • Modernist Want to Produce Fresher, Most Approachable Wines at a Younger Age.
  • VITICULTURA- Grower Are Searching For Higher Quality Fruit, Lower Yields, Green Harvests, Riper Fruit.
  • VINICULTURA- Single Vineyards, Shorter Maceration, Controlled Fermentation Temperature, Stainless Steal Fermentation.
    • +Aged/ New French Oak/ Barriques(Increased Micro-Oxidation Rate.), Shorter Aging PeriodIn Some Cases the Old Casts Where Cut Apart With Chain Saw In Order to Dismantle and Make Room For New French Barrels.

“All of Which Lead to Greater Approachability at a Younger Age.”

BAROLO CHINATO

• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, SUB-ZONE-Barolo
• VITICULTURA- 
  • Estate/ Produttore- Boroli, Cappellano, Castello di Verduno, Damilano, Fantino, Giulio Cocchi, Roagn
• VINICULTURA- Barolo Aromatized/ Macerated(8 Weeks) With… Bark(Cinchona Tree/ Calissaya), Quinine, Herbs, Cinnamon, Coriander, Iris Flowers, Mint, Vanilla, Rhubarb, Cloves
  • Fortified/ ABV. to-16%/ +Aged– +1 yr. In Small Barrels
  • Must Be Produced From Grapes Grown Exclusively In the Barolo Region.  The Recipe of Mixture of Aromatics is Up to the Producer and Usually Kept a Proprietary Secret.
• CULTURA- Chinato Was Originally Produced For Medical Purposes(Stomach Issues and Fevers), Now Consumed More as a Digestif.  It is Traditionally Given as a House Warming Gift.
• **Refer to “WINE STYLES/ AROMATIZED” For Detailed Information.

Monferrato

MONFERRATO DOC.     @Asti

• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(Interior),  PROVINCES-Asti(Laps), Alessandria
  • “Multi-Appellation”
  • BORDERS– Tinello River Forms the Boundary Between Langhe and Monferrato.
  • Sub-Zones– Alto Monferrato d’Asti, Alto Monferrato di Acqui, Basso Monferrato, Monferrato Astigiano, Monferrato Casalese
  • DOC.’s/ DOCG.’s– Barbera del Monferrato DOCG., Colli Tortonesi DOC., Cortese dell’Alto Monferrato DOC., Dolcetto d’Acqui DOC., Gabiano DOC., Gavi DOCG., Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC., Malvasia di Casorzo d’Asti DOC., Monferrato DOC., Nizza DOCG., Rubino di Cantavenna DOC., Strevi DOC.
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
  • SLOPES/ Apennines Mountains (Asti & Alessandria Hills), +Altitude(90mt. to 450mt.)
• CLIMA- “Continental”
• VITICULTURA-  ? ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Andrea Scovero(Nat.Pro.)

MALVASIA Di CASTELNUOVO DON BOSCO DOC.    @Castelnuovo

• ROSSO= Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco/ Malvasia Schierano AKA=Malvasia Nera, Freisa
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(Interior), PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Monferrato DOC.(North-West)
  • COMMUNES-Albugnano, Berzano, Castelnuovo, Marmorito, Moncucco, Pino d’Asti
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Monferrato Hills, +Altitude( ? mt.)
• VITICULTURA-  ? ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Cascina Gilli, Dezzani, Little Bosco, San Giulio
• VINICULTURA- Spumante,  Sweet,  Rose
  • Wine Must Be +85% Malvasia Nero to Be Labeled Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC.
• CULTURA- 1973- DOC. Officially Established.  

ALBUGNANO DOC.    @Albugnano

• ROSSO= Nebbiolo, Barbera, Freisa, Bonarda
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(Interior), PROVINCIA-Asti
  • In Monferrato DOC.(North-West), North-West of Asti-City(36km.)
  • COMMUNES-Albugnano, Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Paserano-Marmorito, Pino d’Asti
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(300mt. to 535mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Marl, Clay
• VITICULTURA-   ?  ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Casa Calcagni, Mosparone, Tamburnin(9ha.)
• VINICULTURA- Rosso,  Rosato,  Superiore(+Aged– +12mo. In Oak/ ABV. +.5%- 1%)
  • Wine Must Be +85% Nebbiolo to Be Labeled Albugnano DOC.
• CULTURA- 1997- DOC. Officially Established.

MONFERRATO CASALESE DOC.     @Casale

• ROSSO= Grignolino(Indigenous)
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(Interior), PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Monferrato DOC.(North)
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, +Altitude(450mt.)
• VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted,  DOC. Officially Established In 1973.
  • Estate/ Produttore- Accornero Bricco del Bosco, Canato Marco, Gaudio Bricco, Migliavacca, Pio Cesare, Valpane, Visconti
• CULTURA- 1973- DOC. Officially Established.

RUBINO Di CANTAVENNA DOC.   @Cantavena

• ROSSO= Barbera, Freisa, Grignolino
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(Interior), PROVINCIA-Alessandria
  • In Monferrato DOC.(North)
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Altitude( ? mt.)
• VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore– Cantina Sociale
• VINICULTURE- 
  • Wine Must Be +75%- 90% Barbera to Be Labeled Rubino di Cantavenna DOC. 
• CULTURA- 1970- DOC. Officially Established.

GABIANO DOC.    @Gabiano

• ROSSO= Barbara, Freisa, Grignolino
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(Interior), PROVINCIA-Cuneo
  • In Monferrato DOC.(North), (In/Laps)Rubino di Cantavenna DOC.
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Cottian Alps, +Altitude( ? mt.), On~Po~River~
• VITICULTURA- ?  ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore– Agraria Cattaneo Adorno, Castello di Gabiano
• VINICULTURA- 
  • Wine Must Be +90%- 95%% Barbera to Be Labeled Gabiano DOC. 
• CULTURA- 1983- DOC. Officially Established.

MONFERRATO NEBBIOLO DOC.     @Monferrato

• ROSSO= Nebbiolo
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(Interior), PROVINCIA-Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo
  • In Monferrato DOC.(Greater)
• TOPOGRAFIA–“Rolling/ Hilly”, +Altitude( ? mt.)
• VITICULTURA- ? ha. Planted
• VINICULTURA- +Aged– +12mo./ABV. +12%,  Superiore(+Aged– +18mo./ABV. +12.5%)
  • Estate/ Produttore-

ASTI DOCG.     @Asti

• BIANCO= Moscato AKA=Muscat(Blanc a Petits Grains)
• ROSSO= Balsamina, Barbera, Freisa, Lambrusco(di Alessandria) AKA=Stupet, NebbioloUvalino
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo
  • In Monferrato DOC.(South-Central), (55 km. Wide(West to East)
  • COMMUNES-(51)-Costigliole d’Asti, Mongardino d’Asti, Santo Stefano Belbo
  • BORDERS– Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOC.(East)
  • Sub-Zones– Santa Vittoria, Strevi, Canelli
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, +Altitude(200mt. to 500mt.), On~Tanaro~River~
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
  • Serravalian(Middle Miocene)Stratified Layers of Blue Clay, Sand, Limestone
  • Tortonian(Late Miocene)Clay, Limestone
• CLIMA- “Continental”
• VITICULTURA- 9,700 ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Abbazia di San Gaudenzio, Araldica, Batasiolo, Bosio, Canti, Case Corini(6ha.), Cavalier Dario, Cinzano, Cuvage, Fontanafredda, Fortelto della Luja, Gancia, La Maranzana, Malgra, Manfredi Aldo, Marchesi di Barolo, Martini, Matteo Soria, Neirano, Pderi dei Gallina, Pianbello, Roberto Sarotto, Tre Secoli
  • Vineyards- Achille and Colletto(2ha.), Barla(2ha.), Bricco(.7ha.), Ciabat del Moreta(1ha.)
• VINICULTURA- Wine Must Be +95% Moscato to Be Labeled Moscato Asti DOCG.
  • SPARKLING…Method/ Spumante(Semi-Sweet), ABV. 9%, 4 Atmostphere,  Dolce
    • Method/ Classico(Off Dry), Vendemmia Tardiva
• CULTURA- 1967- DOC. Officially Established.  
  • ASSOCIATIONS~ ~Consorzio dell’Asti~
    • Mission~ Unites All the Members of the Value Chain of the “Asti” DOCG: The Grape Growers, Vintners, Co_ops. , Winemakers.  Its Aim is to Promote, Valorize and Safeguard the Designation.
  • PIONEERS~ “Federico Martinotti”, Invented the Sparking Wine “Tank Method/ Martinotti Method” In 1895.
• MOSCATO D’ASTI DOCG.     @Asti
  • BIANCO= Moscato AKA=Muscat(Blanc a Petits Grains)
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Alessandria/ Asti/ Cuneo
    • In Monferrato DOC.
  • VITICULTURA- 
    • Estate/ Produttore- Alessandro Motta, Bastieri, Bersano, Caudrina, Cascina Castlet, Castello del Poggio, Cerrino, Coppo, Cuvage, Daffara & Grasso, Fontanafredda, Gozzellino, Langasco, Malgra, Michele Chiarlo, Neirano, Olim Bauda, Paolo Saracco, La Torre di Castel Rocchero, Villa Rinaldi
  • VINICULTURA- SPARKLING…Method/ Fizzante(Sweet), ABV. 5%- 6%/1 Atmosphere
    • Must Held In Vats, Then Fermented On Demand to Retain Freshness.
• ASTI SPUMANTE DOCG.     @Asti
  • BIANCO= Moscato AKA=Muscat(Blanc a Petits Grains)
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Alessandria/ Asti/ Cuneo
    • In Monferrato DOC.
      • Estate/ Produttore- 
  • VINICULTURA- SPARKLING…Method/ Spumante(Semi-Sweet)
  • CULTURA- 1865- First “Method Classico” Wine Produced From Moscato Bianco Grapes.
    • 1898- First “Martinotti Method” Wine Produced From Moscato Bianco Grapes.
    • 1993- DOCG. Officially Established.
    • 1993- Asti Spumante Was Changed to Asti.

FREISA D’ASTI DOC.     @Asti

• BIANCO= Freisa
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Asti, In Monferrato DOC.
• TOPOGRAFIA–“Rolling/ Hilly”, +Altitude( ? mt.)
• VITICULTURA-  ? ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Bava, Cascina Gilli, La Montagnetta, Santa Caterina, Trinchero
• VINICULTURA- Superiore(ABV. +11.5%)
  • Wine Must Be 100% Freisa to Be Labeled Freisa d’Asti DOC. 
• CULTURA- 1972- DOCG. Officially Established.

CISTERNA D’ASTI DOC.     @Cisterna d’Asti

• ROSSO= Crotina, Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(Interior), PROVINCIA-Asti, In Monferrato DOC.(West)
  • North of Alba-City(15km.), (Laps)Roero, COMMUNES-(15)-
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(300mt.)
• VITICULTURA-  ?  ha. Planted
• VINICULTURA- Still,  Sparkling(Method/Classical),  Fizzante
  • Estate/ Produttore- Carlin de Paolo, Fratelli, La Pergola
• VINICULTURA- 
  • Wine Must Be +80% Crotina to Be Labeled Cisterna d’Asti DOC. 

TERRE ALFIERI DOC.     @San Damiano d’Asti

• BIANCO= Arneis   |   ROSSO= Nebbiolo
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(Interior), PROVINCIA-Asti, Cuneo
  •  In Monferrato DOC.(West), @Hw.#A21
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(130mt. to 350mt.)
• VITICULTURA- 21ha Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Carlin de Paolo, Pescaja, Vincenzo Bossotti
• CULTURA- 2020- DOCG. Officially Established.

GRIGNOLINO D’ASTI DOC.     @Asti

• ROSSO= Grignolino
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(Interior), PROVINCIA-Asti, In Monferrato DOC.(Central)
• TOPOGRAFIA–“Rolling/ Hilly”, +Altitude( ? mt.)
• VITICULTURA- ?  ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Agostino Pavia & Figlio, Cossetti, Franco Roero, Garetto, Luli, Marchesi di Incisa della Rocchetta, Margherita Barbero, La Miraja
• CULTURA- 1973- DOCG. Officially Established.

DOLCETTO D’ASTI DOC.     @Asti

• ROSSO= Dolcetto
• GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Alessandria, In Monferrato DOC.
• TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling”
• VITICULTURA–  ?  ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore–
• VINICULTURA- Wine Must Be 100% Dolcetto to Be Labeled Dolcetto d’Asti DOC.

CALOSSO DOC.     @Asti

• ROSSO= Gamba Rossa
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(Interior), PROVINCIA-Asti, In Monferrato DOC.(West)
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(150mt. to 450mt.)
• VITICULTURA- ?  ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- 
• VINICULTURA- Wine Must Be +90% Gamba Rossa to Be Labeled Calosso DOC.
• CULTURA- 2011- DOCG. Officially Established

MALVASIA Di CASORZO D’ASTI DOC.    @Casorzo

• ROSSO= Malvasia di Casorzo AKA=Malvaisa Nera, Barbera, Fresia, Grignolino
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(Interior), PROVINCIA-Asti
  • In Monferrato DOC.(North-Central), North-West of Asti-City(15km.)
  • COMMUNES– Altavilla, Badoglio, Casorzo, Grana, Grazzano, Vignale Monferrato, Olivola, Ottiglio
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude( ? )
• VITICULTURA-  ? ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Bartenura, Cantina Sociale di Casorzo, Fracchia Antichi, Gaudio Bricco Mondalino
• VINICULTURA-  Varietal,  Rosato,  Passito(ABV. +15%),  Spumante
  • Wine Must Be +90% Malvasia di Casorzo to Be Labeled Malvasia di Casorzo DOC.
• CULTURA- 1968- DOC. Officially Established.

BARBERA D’ASTI DOCG.     @Asti

• ROSSO= Barbera, Dolcett0, Freisa, Grinolino
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte(South-East), In Monferrato DOC.
  • PROVINCIA-Asti & Alessandria, COMMUNES-(167)-
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
  • SLOPES/ Asti & Alessandria Hills, +Altitude(90mt. to 450mt.)
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone/ Chalky, Sand, Marl, Loam, Silt Clay
• VITICULTURA-  ?  ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Bersano, Bruno Rocca, Cantina Povero, Carussin, Cascina Castlet, Cascina Gilli, Cascina Galarin(10ha.), Cascina Rey(6ha.), Castello del Poggio, Dario Ivaldi, Dogliotti(16ha.), Domenico Serra, Franco Roero, Giacom  Bologna, Maccario, Marchesi di Barolo, Marco Bianco(2ha.), Marco Rabino, Montalbera, Olim Bauda, Paolo Berta, Piero Bussi, Poderi Rosso, Poggio Ridente(10ha.), Roberto Ferraris, La Vedetta, Vietti
  • Vineyards- Rorisso
• VINICULTURA- +Aged– +6mo./+12mo. In Bottle,  Rosso,  Riserva
  • Wine Must Be +90% Barbera to Be Labeled Barbera d’Asti DOCG.
• CULTURA- 1970- DOC. Officially Established   |   2008 DOCG. Officially Established.
  • UNESCO. WORLD HERITAGE SIGHT~ ~Asti Hills~
  • ASSOCIATIONS~ ~Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato~
• SUB-ZONES Of BARBERA d’ASTI
  • COLLI ASTIANI
    • Geografia- REGION-Piemont, SUB-REGION-Monferrato(Central)
    • Viniculture- +Aged/+24mo./+6mo. In Barrel
  • NIZZA– **Refer to “NIZZA DOC.” For Detailed Information.
  • TINELLA
    • Geografia- REGION-Piemont, SUB-REGION-Monferrato(Central)
    • Viniculture- +Aged– +24mo./+6mo. In Barrel
• BARBERA D’ASTI SUPERIORE DOCG.    @Asti
  • ROSSO= Barbera
  • GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, SUB-REGION-Monferrato
    • PROVINCIA-Asti & Alessandria
  • VITICULTURA- 3,990 ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Produttore- Adriano Grasso, Agostino Pavia & Figli Moliss, Alessandro Motta, Alemat, Bussi Piero, Ca’ Mariuccia, Canti, La Carlina, Cascina Castlet, Il Falchetto, Cascina Garitina, Cossetti Clemente & Figli, Dacapo, Dario Cocito, Franco Mondo, Gianni Doglia, La Gironda, Luca Ferraris, Marchesi Alfieri, Michele Chiarlo, La Montemagno, Neirano, Rinaldi Vini, Santa Caterina, Sergio Gozzelino, Villa Giada, Vite Colte
  • VINICULTURA- +12.5% ABV., +Aged– +14mo./+6mo. In Barrels(Chestnut or Oak)
    • Wine Must Be 100% Barbera to Be Labeled Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG. 

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NIZZA DOCG.     @Nizza Monferrato

• ROSSO= Barbera, Ruche
• GEOGRAFIA- Italia, REGION-Piemonte, PROVINCIA-Asti, In Monferrato DOC.
  • South-East of Turin(20km.)
  • COMMUNES-(18)-Agliano Terme, Belveglio, Bruno, Calamandrana, Castel Boglione, Castelnuovo Belbo, Caselnuovo Calcea, Castel Rocchero, Cortiglione, Incisa Scapaccino, Mombaruzzo, Mombercelli, Nizza Monferrato, Noasca, Rocchetta Palafea, San Marzano Oliveto, Vaglio Serra, Vinchio
  • Sub-Zones- Northern Sector, Central Sector, Eastern Sector, Southern Sector
• TOPOGRAFIA- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Belbo)”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(137mt. to 375mt.)
  • On~Belbo/Tiglione/ Nizza~River~
• TERRE- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Sandy-Marly, Loamy-Marl, Sandy-Sandstone
• CLIMA- “Continental”
• VITICULTURA- 250ha. Planted
  • Estate/ Produttore- Arno, Casina Carlen, Cascina Giovinale, Cascina Nuova Franco Mondo, Garesio, Garetto, Gironda, HLV Avezza, Michele Chiarlo, Olim Bauda, La Patareina, Poderi Oddero Scarpa(26ha./*1854), Vietti, Vite Coltre
  • Vineyards- Bric Castiglione, Bricco di Nizza(2.18ha.), Burio, Caranti, Corte, Cremosina, La Crena, Gavelli, Italiana, Noche, Poderi Bricchi, Saline, Sernella, La Serra, Stella, Vallarasca
• VINICULTURA- Rosso(+Aged– +18mo./ABV.+13%),  Riserva(+Aged– +30mo.),  Vigna(Single Vineyard)
  • Wine Must Be 100% Barbera to Be Labeled Nizza DOCG. 
• CULTURA- 2014- DOCG. Officially Established.
  •  ASSOCIATIONS~ ~Association of Nizza Producers~
    • Mission~ Aimed at Promoting Local Realities and Above All, Supporting Those Who Work Daily With Passion For the Growth of the Nizza DOCG. Denomination.
• SUB-ZONES Of NIZZA
  • NORTHERN SECTOR–
    • Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB-REGION-Monferrato DOC.(North)
    • Soils- Sands and Red Soil
  • CENTRAL SECTOR–
    • Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB-REGION-Monferrato DOC.(Central)
    • Soils- Sand, Sandy Marls and Clay
  • SOUTHERN SECTOR–
    • Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB-REGION-Monferrato DOC.(South)
    • Soils- Sandstones
  • EASTERN SECTOR–
    • Geografia- REGION-Piemonte, SUB-REGION-Monferrato DOC.(East)
    • Soils- Red Soils