The hills of the Acqui area are generally composed of a white tuff, that is, a compact argillaceous marl, sometimes sandy, which influences the characteristics of the grapes and the wine.
The production zone lies within the area known as Alto Monferrato, whose vocation — morphology, climatic characteristics, and viticultural knowledge and traditions — has allowed Dolcetto to be identified over time as the variety best suited to the environment.
The grape-growing zone encompasses the vineyards present in communes of the province of Alessandria, including Acqui Terme, Strevi, Ponzone, and Spigno Monferrato. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Human factors
The vineyards are trained according to local custom using the classic Guyot system, handed down by local winegrowers.
The controlled denomination of origin was approved by decree of the President of the Republic on 1 September 1972. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Product characteristics
The wine ferments from a dense and juicy red pulp to yield a dark-red, supple, and light-bodied wine with a young, dry, and harmonious flavour.
A Superiore style is provided for, with a minimum actual alcoholic strength of 12.50% vol. and a minimum ageing period of one year. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.
About this boundary
Area: the official production zone published by the regional geoportal (Piemonte).
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