Pinerolese
Wine · PDO · 34 municipalities
Established in 2004 across 34 Piedmontese municipalities, the Pinerolese DOC is defined by highly specific production rules that set it apart from adjacent appellations. While neighboring zones frequently apply standard aging rules across multiple styles, Pinerolese restricts mandatory aging exclusively to its Nebbiolo—requiring twelve months, with at least six in wood—while completely forbidding terms like 'riserva' or 'vecchio' for all categories. Furthermore, it protects ultra-local viticulture through its Ramìe sub-type. This highly restricted wine must originate solely from Pomaretto and Perosa Argentina, blending local Avanà, Avarengo, Chatus, and Becuet grapes at a low maximum yield of 7.5 tonnes per hectare.
The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense ruby red
- Taste
- dry, harmonious
The producers 16
+ 10 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pinerolese produced?
- Pinerolese is produced in 34 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Angrogna, Bagnolo Piemonte, Barge, Bibiana and more.
- What grape is Pinerolese made from?
- Pinerolese is made from Barbera, Bonarda, Nebbiolo, Chatus (da soli o congiuntamente) (min 50%), altri vitigni a bacca rossa non aromatici idonei alla Regione Piemonte.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Pinerolese?
- The minimum alcohol content of Pinerolese 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.