Albugnano DOC – Wine Safari Italia

Albugnano DOC

Pronunciation:

/albʊɲˈano/

Voice File:

REGION(S) / VINEYARD ACREAGE:

Piedmont
Vineyard Area: N/A

MILESTONE(S):

Year Appellation Started: 1997
Appellation Last modified: 2014

Main Grape Variety(S):

Red Grapes: Barbera, Bonarda, Freisa, Nebbiolo

Wine Style(s):

Rosso (Red)
Rosato

Wine Production Rule(s):

Still Red Wine: minimum 85% Nebbiolo + maximum 15% Freisa and/or Barbera and/or Bonarda. Minimum ageing – 12 months of which 6 in oak.
Still Rosato Wine: minimum 85% Nebbiolo + maximum 15% Freisa and/or Barbera and/or Bonarda.

Production Numbers:

Total Production: 1.162 Hectolitres
Rose Wine: N/A
Red Wine: N/A

Interesting Fact(s):

Albugnano is often called the “balcony of Monferrato” because of its vineyards’ high elevation, which can reach up to 550 meters (1,800 feet) above sea level.

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