A Docg that includes wines produced in a vast territory formed by the province of Asti, the area of the Colline Alfieri (hillside communities, north-west of Asti) and a portion of Roero, whose lands have a particular morphology that can give the wines produced a particular taste. Among the wines to be most recently classified as a Docg, this designation provides for the production of two varieties: Terre Alfieri Nebbiolo and Terre Alfieri Arneis, which are named after the grape variety used in percentages of at least 85%.
Terre Alfieri Nebbiolo Doc
Production regulations: D.M. September 4, 2009.
Grape variety: Nebbiolo from the 85% to 100%; while the remaining 15% is made from non-aromatic grapes grown in recommended or authorised vineyards.
Colour: ruby red that turns garnet with the ageing.
Bouquet: distinctive, delicate, with hints of violets.
Taste: dry, full-bodied, harmonious.
Ageing: minimum 4 months
Minimum alcohol content: 12,50% vol.
Nebbiolo (85 -100%)