Terrazze dell'Imperiese
Wine · PGI · 66 municipalities
Recognized in 2011, the Terrazze dell'Imperiese IGT spans 66 Ligurian municipalities, including Airole and Apricale. Unlike neighboring designations that mandate strict single-variety percentages, this appellation distinguishes itself by remaining strictly blend-based, allowing winemakers to combine regional grapes like Pigato, Vermentino, Rossese, and Ormeasco without fixed minimum ratios. The production rules for the base red wine cap yields at 9.0 tonnes per hectare and require a minimum alcohol level of 10.5% volume, resulting in a balanced, delicate ruby-to-garnet wine. Intriguingly, despite these defined parameters, the appellation currently registers zero active producers, leaving its potential entirely in the hands of future vintners.
The facts
- Colour
- Ruby and/or garnet
- Taste
- Balanced
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Terrazze dell'Imperiese produced?
- Terrazze dell'Imperiese is produced in 66 municipalities in Liguria, Italy: Airole, Apricale, Aquila d'Arroscia, Armo and more.
- What grape is Terrazze dell'Imperiese made from?
- Terrazze dell'Imperiese is made from Pigato, Vermentino, Rossese, Ormeasco (Dolcetto), Sangiovese.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Terrazze dell'Imperiese?
- The minimum alcohol content of Terrazze dell'Imperiese is 10.5% vol.
- What does IGT mean?
- IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) identifies wines typical of a broader geographic area, with more flexible rules than DOC/DOCG.