Sizzano

Recognised since 1973, the Sizzano DOC stands out among its northern Piedmontese neighbours by restricting its entire grape harvest exclusively to the single municipality of Sizzano, even though the subsequent vinification and cellaring are permitted to cross borders into the wider provinces of Novara, Vercelli, and Biella. This red wine relies on a minimum of 60% Nebbiolo, locally called Spanna, blended with Vespolina or Uva Rara. To achieve its characteristic dry, savory profile with delicate violet notes, the disciplinare mandates a minimum of 22 months of ageing, with at least 16 months spent refining in wood vessels.