Description
The Roero PDO is reserved for the following typologies of wine: Red; White and Spumante. The Designation also incorporates numerous geographical specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Roero PDO is within the entire territory of the municipalities of Canale, Corneliano d’Alba, Piobesi d’Alba, Vezza d’Alba and parts of Baldissero d’Alba, Castagnito, Castellinaldo, Govone, Guarene, Magliano Alfieri, Montà, Montaldo Roero, Monteu Roero, Monticello d’Alba, Pocapaglia, Priocca, S. Vittoria d’Alba, S. Stefano Roero and Sommariva Perno in the Province of Cuneo, in the Piedmont region.
Blends
Red (incl. Riserva): min. 95% Nebbiolo, 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. 5%. White (incl. Riserva), Spumante: min. 95% Arneis, 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. 5%.
Description of product typologies
Roero PDO Rosso has an intense ruby-red colour; the nose is fragrant and scented; it is dry, pleasantly tannic, ample and warm on the palate. It can mention Riserva on the label. Roero PDO Rosso wines must have been aged for 20 months, of which at least 6 must be in wood; for Roero PDO Rosso Riserva wines the aging period is 32 months, with at least 6 in wood; for both wines, the aging period commences November 1st of the year in which the grape were harvested. Roero PDO Rosso (incl. those with geographical specification) can be made available for consumption from July 1st of the second year following that in which the grapes were harvested and Roero PDO Rosso Riserva (incl. those with geographical specification) from July 1st of the third year. Roero PDO Bianco is from straw-yellow to golden yellow in colour; it is delicate, fresh and characteristic on the nose and at times presents woody hints, with suggestions of fresh fruit ranging from golden delicious to yellow peach and Chinese mandarine; it is dry, elegant, harmonious on the palate with a fairly persistent finish on notes of fresh white flowers. Roero PDO Spumante is straw-yellow in colour, varying in intensity, and has a fine and persistent perlage; the nose is delicate, fruity and fresh, with aromas reminiscent of yeast, bread crust and vanilla; it is elegant and harmonious on the palate in the typologies ranging from Brut nature to Sweet. Roero PDO Bianco wines with geographical specification must have been aged for 4 months; for Roero PDO Bianco Riserva wines with geographical specification the aging period is 16 month; for both wines, the aging period commences November 1st of the year in which the grape were harvested. Roero PDO Bianco (incl. those with geographical specification) can be made available for consumption from March 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were harvested and Roero PDO Bianco Riserva (incl. those with geographical specification) from March 1st of the second year following that in which the grapes were harvested.
Geographical and sub-area specifications
The Roero PDO can be accompanied by numerous sub-geographical designations.
Additional specifications
The Roero PDO designation can be followed by Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
