Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto PDO

Production Area

The production area of Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto PDO is situated within the entire territory of the municipalities of Monte San Pietro, Monteveglio, Sasso Marconi, Castello di Serravalle, Savigno, Marzabotto, Pianoro and parts of the municipalities of Bazzano, Crespellano, Casalecchio di Reno, Bologna, San Lazzaro di Savena, Zola Predosa and Monterenzio in the Province of Bologna; parts of the Municipality of Savignano sul Panaro in the Province of Modena, in the Emilia-Romagna region.

Blends

White (Semi-sparkling, Spumante, Superiore, Superiore Classico): min. 85% Grechetto Gentile (locally known as Alionzina), pure or with grapes originating from other non-aromatic grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%.White (Superiore Classico): min. 95% Grechetto Gentile, pure or with grapes originating from other non-aromatic grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 5%.

Description of product typologies

Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto PDO produced as Frizzante or Spumante wine is straw yellow in colour; it is delicate on the nose, with fruity fragrances of apple, pomegranate, hazelnut and hawthorn flowers; it is harmonious and pleasantly dry on the palate, with a fresh, discreet persistence thanks to a note of acidity. Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto PDO wines can display Superiore or Superiore with the Classico specification on the label. Colli Bolognesi Classico Pignoletto PDO wines can only be made available for consumption after April 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced, while the date for the Superiore Classico version is October 4th, following 2 months of maturation in the bottle.

Additional specifications

The Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto PDO designation can be followed by Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.