DOC · since 1973
Oltrepò Pavese
Wine · PDO · 41 municipalities
Recognized since 1973, the Oltrepò Pavese DOC operates as a massive, highly diverse umbrella denomination spanning 41 hilly municipalities in the province of Pavia, including Calvignano and Canneto Pavese. While neighboring regions often specialize in single styles, this denomination encompasses 36 distinct wine styles. The base Rosso blend mandates at least 25% Barbera and 25% Croatina, yielding an intense ruby red wine with a minimum of 11.5% alcohol by volume. Beyond these reds, the appellation’s unusual breadth accommodates everything from Charmat method sparkling wines to a rare fortified Moscato liquoroso, establishing a level of stylistic versatility unmatched by nearby appellations.
Barbera 25%11.5% vol min110 q/ha maxsource ↗
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The facts
- Colour
- intense ruby red
- Taste
- full, slightly tannic, full-bodied
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oltrepò Pavese produced?
- Oltrepò Pavese is produced in 41 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Borgo Priolo, Borgoratto Mormorolo, Bosnasco, Broni and more.
- What grape is Oltrepò Pavese made from?
- Oltrepò Pavese is made from Barbera (min 25%), Croatina (min 25%), Uva rara, Ughetta (Vespolina) e Pinot nero, altri vitigni a bacca rossa non aromatici idonei (Regione Lombardia).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Oltrepò Pavese?
- The minimum alcohol content of Oltrepò Pavese is 11.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.