Region: Piemonte
History: Established as a DOC in 2002; became a DOCG in 2011
Vineyard Area: 77 ha / 190 acres (2014)
Production: 2,330 hl / 25,900 cases (2014)
Principal White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Pinot Nero
Styles and Wine Composition: 

SPARKLING WINES

• Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 90% Chardonnay and/or Pinot Nero + OANG

• Rosato Spumante (RoSp): Minimum 90% Chardonnay and/or Pinot Nero + OANG

• Riserva (Spumante, Rosato Spumante)

Significant Production Rules: 

• Minimum vineyard elevation: 250 m (820 ft)

• Spumante wines must undergo a second fermentation in bottles (Metodo Classico)

• Minimum alcohol level: 11.5%

• Residual sugar: From brut nature (zero dosage) to extra dry

• Aging: For Spumante and Rosato Spumante, minimum 30 months (ERD approx. April 1, V+3); for Riserva, minimum 36 months (ERD approx. October 1, V+3)

Last Disciplinare Modification: 10/13/2014