DOC · since 1973
Dolcetto d'Acqui
Wine · PDO · 23 municipalities
Unlike regional peers, Dolcetto d’Acqui DOC, recognized since 1973, enforces a strict 100% Dolcetto grape rule across 23 specific Alto Monferrato municipalities, including Alice Bel Colle. The appellation distinguishes its production by capping yields at a low 8.0 tonnes per hectare, producing dry, soft wines with a characteristically bitter, almond-like finish. While standard bottlings must reach 11.0% alcohol, the distinct Superiore designation requires mandatory ageing for at least one year starting from the January following harvest. This process raises the minimum natural alcohol to 12.0% and shifts the intense ruby-red color toward brick-red.
Dolcetto 100%11% vol min80 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- intense ruby red tending towards brick red with aging
- Taste
- dry, smooth, pleasantly almond-like or slightly bitter
- Consortium
- Consorzio Tutela Vini d'Acqui →
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dolcetto d'Acqui produced?
- Dolcetto d'Acqui is produced in 23 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Acqui Terme, Alice Bel Colle, Bistagno, Cartosio and more.
- What grape is Dolcetto d'Acqui made from?
- Dolcetto d'Acqui is made from Dolcetto (min 100%).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Dolcetto d'Acqui?
- The minimum alcohol content of Dolcetto d'Acqui is 11% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.