Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto
Wine · PDO · 11 municipalities
Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG, produced across 11 municipalities in Emilia-Romagna including Monte San Pietro and Marzabotto, distinguishes itself from neighboring appellations by entirely omitting a basic, entry-level still category, starting its baseline at the Superiore level. Within this zone, 82 verified producers work under strict yield limits, notably restricted to 9 tons per hectare for the Classico Superiore tier. This specific classification mandates 95% to 100% Grechetto gentile grapes and delays release until October 4 of the year following harvest, creating a straw-yellow wine with aromas of white jasmine and a dry, slightly bitter almond finish.
The facts
- Colour
- straw yellow of medium intensity, sometimes with greenish highlights or deep
- Taste
- dry to off-dry, harmonious with hints of almond and citrus, sometimes slightly bitter
- Consortium
- Consorzio Emilia-Romagna →
The producers 82
+ 76 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto produced?
- Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto is produced in 11 municipalities in Emilia-Romagna, Italy: Bologna, Casalecchio di Reno, Marzabotto, Monterenzio and more.
- What grape is Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto made from?
- Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto is made from Grechetto gentile (min 85%), Altri vitigni a bacca bianca non aromatici idonei in Emilia-Romagna (incl. Pinot nero/grigio vinificati in bianco).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto?
- The minimum alcohol content of Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto is 11.5% vol.
- What does DOCG mean?
- DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.