DOC · since 2014
Pignoletto
Wine · PDO · 11 municipalities
In the hills around Bologna and ten other municipalities of Emilia-Romagna, the Pignoletto denomination defines its identity through the Grechetto gentile grape, known locally as Alionzina. Distinct from neighboring wines that use a 'Riserva' designation, this territory elevates its quality through the 'Classico Superiore' tier. This category restricts yields to 9.0 tons per hectare, mandates at least 95 percent Grechetto gentile, and bans any release before October 4 of the year following harvest. This process produces a straw-yellow wine featuring aromas of lily of the valley and a characteristic slightly bitter almond finish.
Grechetto gentile (Pignoletto, localmente Alionzina) 85%11% vol min110 q/ha maxsource ↗
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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 bitterish
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pignoletto produced?
- Pignoletto is produced in 11 municipalities in Emilia-Romagna, Italy: Bologna, Casalecchio di Reno, Marzabotto, Monterenzio and more.
- What grape is Pignoletto made from?
- Pignoletto is made from Grechetto gentile (Pignoletto, localmente Alionzina) (min 85%), altri vitigni a bacca di colore analogo non aromatici idonei all'Emilia-Romagna (incl. Pinot nero e/o Pinot grigio vinificati in bianco).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Pignoletto?
- The minimum alcohol content of Pignoletto 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.