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Colli Bolognesi White

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The production area of the Colli Bolognesi includes only common in the hills of the province, located in an altitude range between 50 meters. Bologna right up to 450 meters. Monte San Pietro. Each year it produces an average of 18,000 hectoliters of wine under the name Colli Bolognesi, approximately 2.5 million bottles. The vinification, bottling and aging must be made in the area of origin. Since 1997 the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MiPAF) granted to be divided into seven microzones typical of the quality of the DOC: Riosto Hills, Hills Marconi, Zola Predosa, Monte San Pietro, Colline di Oliveto, Lands Montebudello, Serravalle. These microzones identify productive areas characterized by the presence of common environmental factors (altitude range, the position and structure of soils, climate) that contribute to wines with particular characteristics (flavor, color, smell). Purchasing a wine label will be visible Colli Bolognesi the words of one of the seven microzones source. The area of the Colli Bolognesi is characterized primarily by autochthonous Pignoletto, which alone represents 30% of the total area planted with 400 hectares of vineyards throughout 1300 on the DOC. The DOC Colli Bolognesi covers six white wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Riesling Italico, Chardonnay and Pignoletto, and three red wines: Barbera, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Name Colli Bolognesi White
Denomination doc 
Category White 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 12/08/1995 – G.U. 14/09/1995 n.215 
Region Emilia Romagna 
Province Bologna, Modena 
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Albana: 60.0% – 80.0%  
Grape’s yield for hectare 130 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 10% 
Alcohol / wine 10,5% 
Acidity 4 for 1000 
Colour Straw more or less intense. 
Fragrance Vinous, distinctive characteristic. 
Flavour Dry, fruity and harmonious.

Albana di Romagna

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Albana wine was the first white wine to obtain the DOCG (Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin) April 13, 1987. Since then it has become, along with the Sangiovese, the symbol of Romagna. Straw yellow to golden color with aging. typical light fragrance, dry in the dry type, fruity type lovable, sweet and velvety in the passive. Minimum total alcoholic strength by 11,5%.

Name Romagna Albana, Albana di Romagna
Denomination DOCG
Category White
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 13/4/1987, G.U. 20/10/1987 N. 245
Region Emilia Romagna
Province Bologna, Forlì-Cesena, Ravenna, Rimini
History Only wine DOCG region, once a product in large areas and currently limited to three typical zones by a strict regime: Dozza for the lovable type, the greenhouse for the dry and Bertinoro for the sweet. The unique vine is Albania, but there are many clones.
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Albana: 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 140 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 65%
Alcohol / grape 11%
Alcohol / wine 11,5%
Colour Straw yellow, tending to gold for products aged.
Fragrance With a light scent characteristic of Albania.
Flavour Dry, a little tannic, warm and harmonious.
Matchings The dry type, the whole meal, goes well with garganelli with meat sauce, soups, fish dishes, foie gras, white meat, brains and sweetbreads. With loving and kind, sweet donut Reggio, fruit tarts, trifle, fresh fruits (except figs, grapes and citrus). With the past: dry pastries, nuts, cheese and herbs (perhaps accompanied by mustarda) with mustard. Also excellent for meditation.