IGT · since 1999
Alpi Retiche
Wine · PGI · 34 municipalities
Established in 1999, the Alpi Retiche IGT spans 34 municipalities in Lombardy, including Albosaggia, yet currently registers zero active producers. This high-altitude designation distinguishes itself from neighboring Lombardian appellations by its strict rules for sweet styles: both Passito and Vendemmia Tardiva forbid enrichment and mandate an aging period extending until June 30 of the year following harvest. While the territory allows diverse grapes like Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, it highlights rare local varieties such as Pignola and Rossola Nera. Any varietal-labeled wine under this geographic designation must contain a minimum of 85% of the specified grape, with yields capped at 14.0 tons per hectare.
Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) 85%10.5% vol min140 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers0 verified
The facts
- Colour
- straw yellow, sometimes with greenish highlights
- Taste
- dry, sapid, pleasant
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alpi Retiche produced?
- Alpi Retiche is produced in 34 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Albosaggia, Ardenno, Berbenno di Valtellina, Bianzone and more.
- What grape is Alpi Retiche made from?
- Alpi Retiche is made from Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) (min 85%), Chardonnay (min 85%), Pinot Nero (min 85%), Merlot (min 85%), Pignola (min 85%), Rossola Nera (min 85%), Moscato Bianco (min 85%), Sangiovese (min 85%).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Alpi Retiche?
- The minimum alcohol content of Alpi Retiche 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.