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.
Blends
Red (including Superiore): min. 95% Rossese, 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
Rossese di Dolceacqua PDO or Dolceacqua PDO has a luminous ruby-red colour that can tend towards garnet with aging; the nose reveals notes of jammy blackcurrant and candied black cherry; it is warm and velvety on the palate, and displays delicate tannins and a certain level of freshness. It can display Superiore on the label.Rossese di Dolceacqua PDO or Dolceacqua PDO wines cannot be made available for consumption before November 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced.
Additional specifications
The Rossese di Dolceacqua PDO or Dolceacqua PDO designation can also be accompanied by additional geographical indications referring to municipalities, districts, farms and localities within the production area and from where the grapes used to produce the wine effectively originate.
