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Sizzano DOC

  • Year Appellation Started: 1969
  • Appellation Last modified: 2014
  • Rosso (Red)
  • Still Red Wine: 50%-70% Nebbiolo + 30%-50% Vespolina and/or Uva Rara + maximum 10% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region. Minimum ageing 34 months of which 24 months in oak for Riserva. 
  • Total Production: N/A
  • Red Wine: 100%
  • Historical records show that wines from this region were well-regarded as far back as the 16th century, and were even mentioned by Camillo Cavour, a prominent 19th-century Italian statesman who was an avid supporter of Piedmontese wines. Cavour was known to serve Sizzano wine at important political gatherings, helping to enhance its prestige during Italy’s unification period.

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