Pinerolese

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Pinerolese is situated at the foot of the Cottian Alps, at the point where the Val Chisone opens onto the plain, and is strongly influenced by the climatic conditions dictated by the proximity to the mountains.
• Viticulture in Pinerolese is practised in environmental conditions characteristic of mountain viticulture, also described as 'heroic' cultivation.
• The foothill areas, with their cooler climates and excellent sun exposure, are potentially better suited to the production of white wines, owing to the greater persistence of acidity, minerality, and primary aromas in the vineyard.

• As early as the 1200s the Pinerolese valleys were rich in vineyards, with varieties such as Plassa, Avarengo, Doux d'Henry, and Avanà, all of which are still present today. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• After a long period of abandonment, viticulture is today among the most dynamic agricultural activities in the area, remaining nonetheless a form of 'heroic' cultivation that attracts enthusiasts and researchers in search of indigenous grape varieties.

• The production regulations describe a range of wines with a pronounced character, fresh and elegant, obtained thanks to the broad ampelographic base and the environmental conditions of mountain viticulture.

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-A1232
• Official trade body site — Consorzio di tutela e valorizzazione dei vini DOC Pinerolese