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Piemonte

Throughout the administrative territory of several municipalities in the province of Asti, Alessandria and Cuneo produce different types of wine together under the single designation of origin Piedmont. The product specification includes the specification of the grape on the label for Albarossa, Barbera, Bonarda, Grignolino, Brachetto, Cortese, Chardonnay and Moscato. It also provides for sparkling display in label Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir. The Piedmont Barbera, served at 18-20°, can be matched with soft cheeses, polenta, sausage, while the type Bonarda always served at 18-20°, can be compared to medium-aged cheeses, for more than 18 Brachetto 20°, paired with desserts in general; Cortese, 18-20°, side by side with onions, soft cheese, rice salad; Grignolino, 18-20 °, paired with white meats and medium aged cheeses, cured meats, and Finally, Piedmont Moscato Passito, served at 18-20°, combined with macaroons.

Piemonte Barbera

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Name Piemonte Barbera 
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 24/08/2001 G.U. n.209 of 8/9/2001 
Region Piedmont 
Province Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo 
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 110 quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 11% 
Alcohol / wine 11% 
Acidity 4,5 for 1000 
Colour More or less intense red. 
Fragrance Winey, characteristic. 
Flavour Dry, full bodied, sometimes lively. 
Aging Up to 3 years. 
Matchings By meal, in particular suggested pairing with soups, dishes made with chicken, salami, cheeses of Piedmont.

Piemonte Bonarda

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Name Piemonte Bonarda
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 24/08/2001 – G.U. n.209 of 09/08/2001
Region Piemonte
Province Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo
History Bonarda Piemontese an aromatic pre-phylloxera vines, already mentioned in 1820 by John Casalis in his Dictionary of the Sardinian States and in ancient documents.
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Croatina or Bonarda: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 110 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 10%
Alcohol / wine 11%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Ruby red.
Fragrance Intense, pleasant.
Flavour Dry, sweet, slightly tannic, fresh, sometimes lively and sparkling.
Aging Up to 3 years.
Matchings The entire meal. In particular, with soups, dishes with rabbit, salami, cheese from Piedmont.

Piemonte Brachetto

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Name Piemonte Brachetto
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 24/08/2001 – G.U. n.209 of 09/08/2001
Region Piemonte
Province Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Brachetto: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 90 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 10%
Alcohol / wine 11%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Ruby red more or less intense, sometimes verging on pink.
Fragrance Characteristic with delicate musky aroma.
Flavour Mild more or less sweet, sometimes sparkling.
Aging Up to 3 years.
Matchings Table wine. The type Sparkling goes well with red fruit and tarts.

Piemonte Chardonnay

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Name Piemonte Chardonnay
Denomination doc
Category White
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 24/08/2001 – G.U. n.209 of 09/08/2001
Region Piemonte
Province Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Chardonnay: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 110 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 9,5%
Alcohol / wine 10,5%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Light straw with greenish hues.
Fragrance Light, fragrant and distinctive.
Flavour Dry, velvety, smooth, harmonious,
Aging Up to 3 years.
Matchings Recommended the combination with appetizers, seafood, risotto frock, fresh goats.

Piemonte Cortese

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Name Piemonte Cortese
Denomination doc
Category White
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 24/08/2001 – G.U. n.209 of 09/08/2001
Region Piemonte
Province Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Cortese: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 115 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 9,5%
Alcohol / wine 10%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Straw yellow with greenish reflections.
Fragrance Nice, pleasant, persistent.
Flavour Cool, dry, pleasant.
Matchings Recommended approach for soups, risottos, fresh goats.

Piemonte Grignolino

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Name Piemonte Grignolino
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 24/08/2001 – G.U. n.209 of 09/08/2001
Region Piemonte
Province Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Grignolino: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 95 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 65%
Alcohol / grape 10%
Alcohol / wine 11%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Ruby red more or less intense.
Fragrance Characteristic, delicate and fruity.
Flavour Dry, slightly tannic, pleasantly bitter.
Aging Up to 3 years.
Matchings From meals in particular suggested pairing with soups, dishes with rabbit, salami, cheese from Piedmont.

Piemonte Muscat

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Name Piemonte Muscat
Denomination doc
Category White
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 24/08/2001 – G.U. n.209 of 09/08/2001
Region Piemonte
Province Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Moscato: 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 115 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 75%
Alcohol / grape 10,5%
Alcohol / wine 10,5%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Straw or golden yellow more or less intense.
Fragrance Characteristic aroma of Muscat grapes.
Flavour Characteristic aroma, sometimes sparkling.
Aging For the passive mandatory one year from January following the production of grapes.
Matchings After meal, in particular the suggested approach with cakes, biscuits and spicy cheeses.

Piemonte Sparkling

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Name Piemonte Sparkling
Denomination doc
Category White
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 24/08/2001 – G.U. n.209 of 09/08/2001
Region Piemonte
Province Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Chardonnay: 0.0% – 100.0%, Pinot Blanc: 0.0% – 100.0%, Pinot Gris: 0.0% – 100.0%, Pinot Noir: 0.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 110 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 10,5%
Alcohol / wine 10,5%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Straw yellow
Fragrance Characteristic fruity.
Flavour Tasty and unique.
Matchings Recommended pairing with appetizers, risotto frock, dumplings, fish dishes, goat and other cheeses.