The Coste della Sesia PDO is reserved for the following typologies of wine: White, Red and Rosé. The Designation also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Coste della Sesia PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the Provinces of Biella and Vercelli, in the Piedmont region.
Blends
White: 100% Erbaluce.Red, Rosé: min. 50% Nebbiolo (Spanna), pure or with the addition of non-aromatic grape berries similar in colour and originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 50%.
Description of product typologies
Coste della Sesia PDO Bianco is distinguished by its straw-yellow colour; the nose bursts with dense fragrances of hawthorn, sage and wild grass; it is sapid and fresh on the palate, with delicate mineral notes. Coste della Sesia PDO Rosso is ruby to garnet-red in colour; the nose offers embracing notes of petals, which blend harmoniously with the fruitiness of blueberry and blackcurrant and jammy fragrances; it is warm and persistent on the palate, with fruity notes accompanied by good minerality. Coste della Sesia PDO Rosé has a delicate coral colour; the nose is dominated by fruity notes; the palate is characterised by freshness and minerality in the mouth.
Grape variety specifications
The Coste della Sesia PDO may display the specifications of the following grape varieties. From red grape varieties: min. 85% Croatina, Nebbiolo or Spanna, Vespolina, pure or with the addition of non-aromatic grape berries similar in colour and originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%.
Additional specifications
The Coste della Sesia PDO designation can be followed by Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
