Colli Berici
Wine · PDO · 26 municipalities
Established in 1976 in the Veneto region, the Colli Berici DOC encompasses 26 municipalities, including Albettone. What distinguishes this denomination from neighboring Veneto areas is its highly specific Barbarano sub-zone, which mandates 100% Tai Rosso grapes and enforces a dedicated riserva classification requiring a minimum of 13.0% total alcohol. While the broader DOC red blend relies on a minimum of 50% Merlot, this localized sub-zone strictly showcases the single-varietal expression of Tai Rosso. Today, 28 verified producers maintain these distinct standards, managing yields that range from 12.5 tons per hectare for red riservas to 16 tons per hectare for bianco wines.
The facts
- Colour
- ruby red tending to garnet with aging
- Taste
- more or less dry, harmonious, full, velvety
The producers 28
+ 22 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colli Berici produced?
- Colli Berici is produced in 26 municipalities in Veneto, Italy: Albettone, Alonte, Altavilla Vicentina, Arcugnano and more.
- What grape is Colli Berici made from?
- Colli Berici is made from Merlot (min 50%), Tai Rosso (min 20%), Pinot nero, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon e Carmenère (congiuntamente o disgiuntamente), altre uve a bacca rossa idonee alla coltivazione per la provincia di Vicenza.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Colli Berici?
- The minimum alcohol content of Colli Berici is 10% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.