DOC · since 2004
Canavese
Wine · PDO · 104 municipalities
Recognized in 2004, the Canavese DOC spans 104 Piedmontese municipalities, including Agliè. While neighboring appellations often celebrate single-vineyard designations, Canavese enforces a strict rule: under Article 7.1 of its regulations, the mention of "vigna" (vineyard) is explicitly prohibited on labels, and no "riserva" category exists. The base red wines must contain a minimum 60% blend of local varieties like Nebbiolo, Barbera, Uva Rara, Bonarda, Freisa, and Neretto, with maximum yields capped at 11.0 tonnes per hectare. Conversely, its white and sparkling wines are strictly monovarietal, mandating 100% Erbaluce to define the denomination's distinct white-wine profile.
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Uva Rara (Bonarda di Cavaglià), Bonarda, Freisa, Neretto, da soli o congiuntamente 60%10% vol min110 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense ruby red
- Taste
- dry, harmonious
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canavese produced?
- Canavese is produced in 104 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Agliè, Albiano d'Ivrea, Alice Castello, Andrate and more.
- What grape is Canavese made from?
- Canavese is made from Nebbiolo, Barbera, Uva Rara (Bonarda di Cavaglià), Bonarda, Freisa, Neretto, da soli o congiuntamente (min 60%), altri vitigni non aromatici idonei alla Regione Piemonte, Erbaluce (min 100%), Nebbiolo (varietale) (min 85%), Barbera (varietale) (min 85%), altri vitigni a bacca di colore analogo idonei alla Regione Piemonte.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Canavese?
- The minimum alcohol content of Canavese is 10% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.