Description
The Rossese di Dolceacqua PDO or Dolceacqua PDO is reserved exclusively for Red wines.
Production Area
The production area of Rossese di Dolceacqua PDO or Dolceacqua PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the Province of Imperia, in the Liguria region.
Description of product typologies
Rossese di Dolceacqua PDO or Dolceacqua PDO is luminous ruby red, tending towards garnet red with ageing; the nose reveals jammy notes of blackcurrant and candied black cherry; it is warm and velvety on the palate, displaying delicate tannins and a certain degree of freshness. It can display Superiore on the label. Rossese di Dolceacqua PDO or Dolceacqua PDO wines cannot be released for consumption before November 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced.
Geographical and sub-area specifications
The Rossese di Dolceacqua PDO or Dolceacqua PDO designation can also be accompanied by additional geographical specifications referring to municipalities, districts and localities within the production area and from where the grapes used to produce the wine effectively originate.
