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Bramaterra

Bramaterra DOC (Piemonte) at a glance: 2 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. The specification lists UVA RARA and Vespolina among the grape varieties. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum ageing, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.

✓ Verified· September 2026
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Production rules at a glance

Quick overview of the key requirements. Values and conditions can vary by wine type: consult the detailed rules and official source.

RegionPiemonteProvinceBiella, Vercelli
Wine typesBramaterra, Bramaterra riserva
Grape varieties / compositionUVA RARA, Vespolina, Croatina max 30%, Nebbiolo 50–80%
Maximum grape yield6.7 t/haMaximum wine yield52.5 hl/ha
Minimum planting density3,000 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength12% vol
Ageing22 monthsMinimum ageing in wood18 months
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ParameterBramaterraBramaterra riservaΔ vs A
ColourRedRed—
Grape varietiesUVA RARA, Vespolina, Croatina max 30%, Nebbiolo 50–80%UVA RARA, Vespolina, Croatina max 30%, Nebbiolo 50–80%—
Maximum grape yield7.5 t/ha6.7 t/ha-0.8 t/ha (-10.7%)
Maximum wine yield52.5 hl/ha47 hl/ha-5.5 hl/ha (-10.5%)
Minimum planting density3,000 vines/ha3,000 vines/ha0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing22 months34 months+12 months (+54.5%)
Minimum ageing in wood18 months24 months+6 months (+33.3%)
Minimum alcoholic strength12% vol12% vol0% vol (0%)
Minimum total acidity5 g/l5 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract23 g/l23 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Release for consumptionvintage + 2 yearsvintage + 3 years+1 years (+50%)
ABramaterraBBramaterra riserva
Colour
ARed
BRed
Δ vs A—
Grape varieties
AUVA RARA, Vespolina, Croatina max 30%, Nebbiolo 50–80%
BUVA RARA, Vespolina, Croatina max 30%, Nebbiolo 50–80%
Δ vs A—
Maximum grape yield
A7.5 t/ha
B6.7 t/ha
Δ vs A-0.8 t/ha (-10.7%)
Maximum wine yield
A52.5 hl/ha
B47 hl/ha
Δ vs A-5.5 hl/ha (-10.5%)
Minimum planting density
A3,000 vines/ha
B3,000 vines/ha
Δ vs A0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing
A22 months
B34 months
Δ vs A+12 months (+54.5%)
Minimum ageing in wood
A18 months
B24 months
Δ vs A+6 months (+33.3%)
Minimum alcoholic strength
A12% vol
B12% vol
Δ vs A0% vol (0%)
Minimum total acidity
A5 g/l
B5 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract
A23 g/l
B23 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Release for consumption
Avintage + 2 years
Bvintage + 3 years
Δ vs A+1 years (+50%)
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Common questions

How long must Bramaterra be aged?

For the Bramaterra wine type, the specification records at least 22 months of ageing. Other wine types may have different requirements; see the detailed rules below.

When can Bramaterra wine be released for sale?

The permitted release depends on the rules for the specific wine type and, where required, its vintage. Check the official specification and the calculator where applicable.

TECHNICAL DATA

Structured data by wine type

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Data by wine type

Numeric values come from the shared structured database. Official names, geographical names and regulatory wording are kept in Italian where appropriate.

Bramaterra
Grape compositionUVA RARA, Vespolina, Croatina max 30%, Nebbiolo 50–80%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Vineyard-name designationCommon to the appellation6.7 t/ha3,000 vines/ha12%Base/Riserva con menzione vigna; vigneto di almeno 7 anni.
Wine type7.5 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%Bramaterra; terreni argillosi, limosi, rocciosi, sabbiosi, calcarei, silicei o combinazioni; giacitura collinare; esclusi fondovalle, terreni umidi e non sufficientemente soleggiati; altitudine 200-600 m; esposizione idonea.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%52.5 hl/haAmmesso l’arricchimento secondo la normativa vigente. Ammessa colmatura con uguale vino fino al 10% del volume nel corso dell’intero invecchiamento obbligatorio.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing22 months18 months—
Minimum total 22 months: 18 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 4 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso granato con riflessi aranciati12% vol5 g/l23 g/l
Bramaterra riserva
Grape compositionUVA RARA, Vespolina, Croatina max 30%, Nebbiolo 50–80%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Vineyard-name designationCommon to the appellation6.7 t/ha3,000 vines/ha12%Base/Riserva con menzione vigna; vigneto di almeno 7 anni.
Wine type6.7 t/ha3,000 vines/ha12%Bramaterra riserva; terreni argillosi, limosi, rocciosi, sabbiosi, calcarei, silicei o combinazioni; giacitura collinare; esclusi fondovalle, terreni umidi e non sufficientemente soleggiati; altitudine 200-600 m; esposizione idonea.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%47 hl/haAmmesso l’arricchimento secondo la normativa vigente. Ammessa colmatura con uguale vino fino al 10% del volume nel corso dell’intero invecchiamento obbligatorio.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing34 months24 months—
Minimum total 34 months: 24 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 10 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso granato con riflessi aranciati12% vol5 g/l23 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione BramaterraOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione delle uve La zona di produzione delle uve dei vini “Bramaterra” e “Bramaterra” riserva , comprende i terreni comunali di Masserano, Brusnengo, Curino, Roasio, Villa del Bosco, Soste gno e Lozzolo situati nelle zone collinari a nord della strada statale n. 142.

Art. 3

Official source

Official product specification · Bramaterra