DOCG · since 2009
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore
Wine · PDO · 22 municipalities
Recognized as a DOCG since 2009, Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore is distinguished from other regional Dolcetto wines by its rigorous production standards. Cultivated across 22 municipalities in Piemonte, including Belforte Monferrato, this denomination mandates a strict maximum yield of 7.0 tonnes per hectare and a minimum alcohol level of 12.5% vol. Unlike standard Dolcetto, this Superiore requires at least 12 months of aging—or 24 months for the Riserva designation—resulting in a dry, ruby red wine with characteristic almond or fruit notes. Today, only 29 verified producers bottle this 100% Dolcetto wine.
Dolcetto 100%1 yrs ageing12.5% vol min70 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers29 verified
Antica tenuta i Pola✓
Bergaglio Pier Carlo✓
The facts
- Colour
- ruby red tending to garnet
- Taste
- dry, with almond notes and/or hints of fruit
- Consortium
- Consorzio Tutela Ovada DOCG →
The producers 29
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Antica tenuta i Pola
Busto Arsizio
Bergaglio Pier Carlo
Capriata d'Orba
Bretta Rossa
Tagliolo Monferrato
Ca' del Bric
Montaldo Bormida
Cà Mimia
Tagliolo Monferrato
Casa Wallace
Cremolino
+ 23 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore produced?
- Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore is produced in 22 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Belforte Monferrato, Bosio, Capriata d'Orba, Carpeneto and more.
- What grape is Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore made from?
- Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore is made from Dolcetto (min 100%).
- How long must Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore age?
- Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore must age at least 12 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore?
- The minimum alcohol content of Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore is 12.5% vol.
- What does DOCG mean?
- DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.