Dolcetto d'Acqui
Overview
Type appellation — source: geographical-indication register (eAmbrosia / national registers); confidence: high
Country IT — source: geographical-indication register (eAmbrosia / national registers); confidence: high
GI designation PDO — source: geographical-indication register (eAmbrosia / national registers); confidence: high
GI file number PDO-IT-A1139 — source: geographical-indication register (eAmbrosia / national registers); confidence: high
Registered 1973-09-18 — source: geographical-indication register (eAmbrosia / national registers); confidence: high
Appellation Rules
Minimum natural alcohol: 11% vol — source: disciplinare di produzione (MASAF), p. 2; confidence: high
verify ↗Minimum aging: 12 months — source: disciplinare di produzione (MASAF), p. 3; confidence: high
verify ↗Maximum yield: 70 % — source: disciplinare di produzione (MASAF), p. 2; confidence: high
verify ↗Permitted varieties: Red: Dolcetto 100% (principal) — source: disciplinare di produzione (MASAF), p. 1; confidence: high
verify ↗Production zone communes: Acqui Terme, Alice Bel Colle, Ricaldone, Cassine, Strevi, Rivalta Bormida, Castelnuovo Bormida, Sezzadio, Terzo, Bistagno, Ponti, Castelletto d'Erro, Denice, Montechiaro, Spigno Monferrato, Cartosio, Ponzone, Morbello, Grognardo, Cavatore, Melasso, Visone, Orsara Bormida — source: disciplinare di produzione (MASAF), p. 1; confidence: high
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Wines in this region (2)
Producers with wines linked to this region:
Provenance & Sources
Registration metadata is drawn from the appellation's geographical-indication register (eAmbrosia and its underlying national instruments -- MASAF disciplinari, INAO cahiers des charges). Appellation rules, where shown, cite the exact document and page they were read from; see the EID contract for how to verify independently.
