DOC · Emilia-Romagna

Colli Romagna Centrale

Colli Romagna Centrale DOC (Emilia-Romagna) at a glance: 10 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Bianco and Cabernet Sauvignon. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum ageing, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.

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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.

RegionEmilia-RomagnaProvinceForlì-Cesena

Wine typesBianco, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Riserva, Rosso, Rosso Riserva, Sangiovese, Sangiovese Riserva, Trebbiano

Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below

Maximum grape yield9.5 t/haMaximum wine yield66.5 hl/ha

Minimum planting density3,000 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength11% vol

Ageing—Minimum ageing in wood—

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Wine type A · referenceWine type B · comparison

ParameterBiancoCabernet SauvignonΔ vs A

ColourWhiteRed—

Grape varietiesChardonnay 50–60%Cabernet sauvignon min 85%—

Maximum grape yield9.5 t/ha9 t/ha-0.5 t/ha (-5.3%)

Maximum wine yield66.5 hl/ha63 hl/ha-3.5 hl/ha (-5.3%)

Minimum planting density3,000 vines/ha3,000 vines/ha0 vines/ha (0%)

Ageing———

Minimum ageing in wood———

Minimum alcoholic strength11% vol12% vol+1% vol (+9.1%)

Minimum total acidity4.5 g/l4.5 g/l0 g/l (0%)

Minimum sugar-free extract16 g/l23 g/l+7 g/l (+43.8%)

Release for consumption—vintage + 1 years—

ABiancoBCabernet Sauvignon

Colour

AWhite

BRed

Δ vs A—

Grape varieties

AChardonnay 50–60%

BCabernet sauvignon min 85%

Δ vs A—

Maximum grape yield

A9.5 t/ha

B9 t/ha

Δ vs A-0.5 t/ha (-5.3%)

Maximum wine yield

A66.5 hl/ha

B63 hl/ha

Δ vs A-3.5 hl/ha (-5.3%)

Minimum planting density

A3,000 vines/ha

B3,000 vines/ha

Δ vs A0 vines/ha (0%)

Ageing

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Minimum ageing in wood

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Minimum alcoholic strength

A11% vol

B12% vol

Δ vs A+1% vol (+9.1%)

Minimum total acidity

A4.5 g/l

B4.5 g/l

Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)

Minimum sugar-free extract

A16 g/l

B23 g/l

Δ vs A+7 g/l (+43.8%)

Release for consumption

A—

Bvintage + 1 years

Δ vs A—

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Common questions

How long must Colli Romagna Centrale be aged?

For the Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva wine type, the specification records at least 24 months of ageing. Other wine types may have different requirements; see the detailed rules below.

When can Colli Romagna Centrale 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.

Bianco

Grape compositionChardonnay 50–60%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General9.5 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%66.5 hl/haArricchimento non ammesso; assemblaggio di vinificazioni disgiunte entro il 30 aprile successivo alla vendemmia

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11% vol4.5 g/l16 g/l

Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape compositionCabernet sauvignon min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General9 t/ha3,000 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%63 hl/haArricchimento non ammesso; assemblaggio di vinificazioni disgiunte entro il 30 aprile successivo alla vendemmia

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino, talvolta con sfumature violacee12% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva

Grape compositionCabernet sauvignon min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General9 t/ha3,000 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%63 hl/haArricchimento non ammesso; assemblaggio di vinificazioni disgiunte entro il 30 aprile successivo alla vendemmia

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

invecchiamento Riserva24 months——

Minimum total 24 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 24 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino, talvolta con sfumature violacee12.5% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Chardonnay

Grape compositionChardonnay 100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General9 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%63 hl/haArricchimento non ammesso; assemblaggio di vinificazioni disgiunte entro il 30 aprile successivo alla vendemmia

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino, talvolta con riflessi verdognoli11.5% vol4.5 g/l16 g/l

Chardonnay Riserva

Grape compositionChardonnay 100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General9 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%63 hl/haArricchimento non ammesso; assemblaggio di vinificazioni disgiunte entro il 30 aprile successivo alla vendemmia

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

invecchiamento Riserva15 months——

Minimum total 15 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 15 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino, talvolta con riflessi verdognoli12% vol4.5 g/l16 g/l

Rosso

Grape compositionCabernet sauvignon 50–60%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General9 t/ha3,000 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%63 hl/haArricchimento non ammesso; assemblaggio di vinificazioni disgiunte entro il 30 aprile successivo alla vendemmia

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino intenso12% vol4.5 g/l22 g/l

Rosso Riserva

Grape compositionCabernet sauvignon 50–60%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General9 t/ha3,000 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%63 hl/haArricchimento non ammesso; assemblaggio di vinificazioni disgiunte entro il 30 aprile successivo alla vendemmia

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

invecchiamento Riserva24 months——

Minimum total 24 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 24 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino intenso12.5% vol4.5 g/l24 g/l

Sangiovese

Grape compositionSangiovese 100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General9.5 t/ha3,000 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%66.5 hl/haArricchimento non ammesso; assemblaggio di vinificazioni disgiunte entro il 30 aprile successivo alla vendemmia

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino intenso12% vol4.5 g/l22 g/l

Sangiovese Riserva

Grape compositionSangiovese 100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General9.5 t/ha3,000 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%66.5 hl/haArricchimento non ammesso; assemblaggio di vinificazioni disgiunte entro il 30 aprile successivo alla vendemmia

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

invecchiamento Riserva24 months——

Minimum total 24 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 24 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino intenso12.5% vol4.5 g/l24 g/l

Trebbiano

Grape compositionTREBBIANO ROMAGNOLO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General11.5 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%80.5 hl/haArricchimento non ammesso; assemblaggio di vinificazioni disgiunte entro il 30 aprile successivo alla vendemmia

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l16 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione Colli Romagna CentraleOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione delle uve La zona di produzione delle uve dei vini a denominazione di origine controllata “COLLI ROMAGNA CENTRALE”, ricade nella provincia di Forlì -Cesena e comprende l’intero territorio amministrativo dei Comuni di Borghi, Castrocaro-Terra del Sole, Civitella, Dovadola, Galeata, Meldola, Mercato Saraceno, Modigliana, Montiano, Predappio, Roncofreddo, Rocca San Casciano, S. Sofia, Sarsina, Sogliano, Tredozio e la parte a sud della SS. n. 9 Via Emilia del territorio amministrativo dei comuni di Bertinoro, Cesena, Forlì, Forlimpopoli, Longiano e Savignano sul Rubicone.

Art. 3

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