Nebbiolo d'Alba

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The zone is characterised by the geological formation known as the Rocche, which originated from a phenomenon called the 'cattura del Tanaro' (capture of the Tanaro), linked to a movement of the earth's crust.
• The soils of the area display alternating layers of sands, clays, and limestone, blended in varying proportions depending on the sub-zone.
• The Nebbiolo variety is cultivated on the hills situated on both the right and left banks of the Tanaro river.
• The vineyards are planted on the slopes with the best exposure, selected to protect the grapes from the risk of spring frosts.

• The Nebbiolo d'Alba appellation was recognised as a DOC by decree of the President of the Republic on 27 May 1970, and the production regulations were subsequently amended on several occasions up to the current version of 2014. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• Both the metodo Martinotti and the metodo classico are permitted for the production of sparkling wines, while the vintage year of the grapes must be stated on the label, except in the case of the sparkling wine styles themselves. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

• The geological formation of the Rocche, born from the change in course of the Tanaro, created alternating layers of sands, clays, and limestone that are decisive in shaping the aromas and structure of the wines of the zone.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A1213
• Official trade body site — Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani