Alba DOC – Wine Safari Italia

Alba DOC

Pronunciation:

/ˈalba/

Voice File:

REGION(S) / VINEYARD ACREAGE:

Piedmont
Vineyard Area: N/A

MILESTONE(S):

Year Appellation Started: 2010
Appellation Last modified: 2014

Main Grape Variety(S):

Red Grapes: Barbera, Nebbiolo

Wine Style(s):

Rosso (Red)

Wine Production Rule(s):

Still Red Wine: 70-85% Nebbiolo + 15-30% Barbera + maximum 5% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region. Minimum ageing – 24 months of which 12 in oak.

Production Numbers:

Total Production: 265 Hectolitres
Red Wine: 100%

Interesting Fact(s):

The Alba DOC is situated in the Langhe area of Piedmont, one of Italy’s most renowned wine regions.

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