DOC · since 1976
Colli Bolognesi
Wine · PDO · 11 municipalities
Recognized since 1976, the Colli Bolognesi DOC spans eleven municipalities, including Marzabotto. What sets this denomination apart from its neighbors is its strict aging hierarchy: only Barbera is permitted to carry the Riserva designation, which mandates 36 months of aging with at least 5 months spent in the bottle. While standard Barbera permits a maximum yield of 12.0 tonnes per hectare with a minimum alcohol content of 11.0% vol, the specialized Bologna sub-zone shifts rules entirely, requiring a minimum of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon for its Rosso and 50% Sauvignon for its Bianco.
Barbera 85%11% vol min120 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- ruby red, tending to violet
- Taste
- harmonious, dry or medium-dry, still, medium-bodied, sometimes with good acidity
- Consortium
- Consorzio Emilia-Romagna →
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colli Bolognesi produced?
- Colli Bolognesi is produced in 11 municipalities in Emilia-Romagna, Italy: Bologna, Casalecchio di Reno, Marzabotto, Monterenzio and more.
- What grape is Colli Bolognesi made from?
- Colli Bolognesi is made from Barbera (min 85%), altri vitigni a bacca di colore analogo, non aromatici, idonei alla coltivazione in Emilia-Romagna.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Colli Bolognesi?
- The minimum alcohol content of Colli Bolognesi is 11% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.