DOC · Piemonte

Colli Tortonesi

Colli Tortonesi DOC (Piemonte) at a glance: 28 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Barbera and Barbera Riserva. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum maturation, 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.

RegionPiemonteProvinceAlessandria
Wine typesBarbera, Barbera Riserva, Barbera Superiore, Bianco, Bianco Frizzante, Chiaretto, Chiaretto Frizzante, Cortese, Cortese Frizzante, Cortese Riserva, Cortese Spumante, Croatina, Croatina Riserva, Dolcetto, Dolcetto Novello, Favorita, Freisa, Monleale, Moscato, Novello, Rosso, Rosso Frizzante, Terre di Libarna Bianco, Terre di Libarna Rosso, Terre di Libarna Spumante, Terre di Libarna Timorasso, Timorasso, Timorasso Riserva
Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below
Maximum grape yield9 t/haMaximum wine yield63 hl/ha
Minimum planting density3,300 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength11% vol
Ageing13 monthsMinimum ageing in wood6 months
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ParameterBarberaBarbera RiservaΔ vs A
ColourRedRed—
Grape varietiesBarbera 85–100%Barbera 85–100%—
Maximum grape yield9 t/ha9 t/ha0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield63 hl/ha63 hl/ha0 hl/ha (0%)
Minimum planting density3,300 vines/ha3,300 vines/ha0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing—24 months—
Minimum ageing in wood———
Minimum alcoholic strength11% vol12.5% vol+1.5% vol (+13.6%)
Minimum total acidity4.5 g/l4.5 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract21 g/l22 g/l+1 g/l (+4.8%)
Release for consumption———
ABarberaBBarbera Riserva
Colour
ARed
BRed
Δ vs A—
Grape varieties
ABarbera 85–100%
BBarbera 85–100%
Δ vs A—
Maximum grape yield
A9 t/ha
B9 t/ha
Δ vs A0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield
A63 hl/ha
B63 hl/ha
Δ vs A0 hl/ha (0%)
Minimum planting density
A3,300 vines/ha
B3,300 vines/ha
Δ vs A0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing
A—
B24 months
Δ vs A—
Minimum ageing in wood
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum alcoholic strength
A11% vol
B12.5% vol
Δ vs A+1.5% vol (+13.6%)
Minimum total acidity
A4.5 g/l
B4.5 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract
A21 g/l
B22 g/l
Δ vs A+1 g/l (+4.8%)
Release for consumption
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
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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.

Barbera
Grape compositionBarbera 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production9 t/ha3,300 vines/ha10.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%63 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino carico, tendente al granata con l’invecchiamento11% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l
Barbera Riserva
Grape compositionBarbera 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production9 t/ha3,300 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%63 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
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 con riflessi granata12.5% vol4.5 g/l22 g/l
Barbera Superiore
Grape compositionBarbera 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production8 t/ha3,300 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%56 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
invecchiamento13 months6 months—
Minimum total 13 months: 6 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 7 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 con riflessi granata12.5% vol4.5 g/l22 g/l
Bianco
Grape composition—

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production12 t/ha3,300 vines/ha9.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%84 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino più o meno intenso10% vol5 g/l15 g/l
Bianco Frizzante
Grape composition—

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production12 t/ha3,300 vines/ha9.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%84 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino più o meno intenso10% vol5 g/l15 g/l
Chiaretto
Grape composition—

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production12 t/ha3,300 vines/ha9.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%84 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
dal rosato al rosso rubino chiaro10% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l
Chiaretto Frizzante
Grape composition—

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production12 t/ha3,300 vines/ha9.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%84 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
dal rosato al rosso rubino chiaro10% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l
Cortese
Grape compositionCortese 95–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production10 t/ha3,300 vines/ha9.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%70 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino chiaro con riflessi verdognoli10% vol4.5 g/l15 g/l
Cortese Frizzante
Grape compositionCortese 95–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production10 t/ha3,300 vines/ha9.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%70 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino più o meno intenso10.5% vol4.5 g/l15 g/l
Cortese Riserva
Grape compositionCortese 95–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production10 t/ha3,300 vines/ha9.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%70 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
riserva12 months——
Minimum total 12 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 12 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 intenso con riflessi verdognoli10.5% vol4.5 g/l15 g/l
Cortese Spumante
Grape compositionCortese 95–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production10 t/ha3,300 vines/ha9.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%70 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino chiaro con riflessi verdognoli11.5% vol4.5 g/l15 g/l
Croatina
Grape compositionCroatina 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production9 t/ha3,300 vines/ha11%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking65%58 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
da rosso a rosso rubino intenso12% vol4.5 g/l22 g/l
Croatina Riserva
Grape compositionCroatina 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production9 t/ha3,300 vines/ha11%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking65%58 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
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
da rosso a rosso rubino intenso12% vol4.5 g/l22 g/l
Dolcetto
Grape compositionDolcetto 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production9 t/ha3,300 vines/ha10%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%63 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino tendente al violaceo10.5% vol4.5 g/l20 g/l
Dolcetto Novello
Grape compositionDolcetto 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production9 t/ha3,300 vines/ha10%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%63 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino tendente al violaceo11% vol4.5 g/l20 g/l
Favorita
Grape compositionFAVORITA 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production10 t/ha3,300 vines/ha9.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%70 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino più o meno intenso10% vol4.5 g/l15 g/l
Freisa
Grape compositionFreisa 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production9 t/ha3,300 vines/ha11%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%63 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino tendente al granato11% vol4.5 g/l20 g/l
Monleale
Grape compositionBarbera 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production7.2 t/ha4,000 vines/ha12%Vendemmia manuale obbligatoria; interfilare massimo 2,60 m.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%50.4 hl/haterritorio amministrativo dei comuni di cui all’Art. 3 della DOC Colli Tortonesi

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
invecchiamento20 months6 months—
Minimum total 20 months: 6 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 14 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 carico, con sfumature granata12.5% vol5 g/l24 g/l
Moscato
Grape compositionMOSCATO BIANCO 100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production9 t/ha3,300 vines/ha11%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%63 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino o giallo dorato più o meno intenso11% vol5 g/l15 g/l
Novello
Grape composition—

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production9 t/ha3,300 vines/ha9.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%84 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino più o meno intenso11% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l
Rosso
Grape composition—

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production12 t/ha3,300 vines/ha9.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%84 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
Red10% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l
Rosso Frizzante
Grape composition—

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production12 t/ha3,300 vines/ha9.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%84 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
Red10% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l
Terre di Libarna Bianco
Grape compositionTIMORASSO 60–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production10 t/ha3,300 vines/ha10%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%70 hl/haterritorio amministrativo dei comuni di cui all’Art. 3 della DOC Colli Tortonesi

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11% vol4.5 g/l15 g/l
Terre di Libarna Rosso
Grape compositionBarbera 60–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production10 t/ha3,300 vines/ha10%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%70 hl/haterritorio amministrativo dei comuni di cui all’Art. 3 della DOC Colli Tortonesi

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino più o meno intenso11% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l
Terre di Libarna Spumante
Grape compositionTIMORASSO 60–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production10 t/ha3,300 vines/ha9.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%70 hl/haterritorio amministrativo dei comuni di cui all’Art. 3 della DOC Colli Tortonesi

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino più o meno intenso10.5% vol4.5 g/l16 g/l
Terre di Libarna Timorasso
Grape compositionTIMORASSO 95–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production8 t/ha3,300 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%56 hl/haterritorio amministrativo dei comuni di cui all’Art. 3 della DOC Colli Tortonesi

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l16 g/l
Timorasso
Grape compositionTIMORASSO 95–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production8 t/ha3,300 vines/ha11%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking65%52 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
invecchiamento10 months——
Minimum total 10 months: 0 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
giallo paglierino più o meno intenso12% vol5 g/l17 g/l
Timorasso Riserva
Grape compositionTIMORASSO 95–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Production8 t/ha3,300 vines/ha11%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking65%52 hl/haRegione Piemonte (deroga tradizionale); zona ordinaria nei comuni Art. 3

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
riserva21 months——
Minimum total 21 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 21 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 più o meno intenso12% vol5 g/l17 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione Colli TortonesiOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione delle uve La zona di produzione del vino di cui al punto 2 è costituita dai Comuni di : Avolasca, Berzano di Tortona, Brignano Frascata, Carbonara Scrivia, Carezzano, Casalnoceto, Casasco, Cassano Spinola, Castellania, Castellar Guidobono, Cerreto Grue, Costa Vescovato, Gavazzana , Momperone, Monleale, Montegioco, Montemarzino, Paderna, Pozzol Groppo , Sant'Agata Fossili, Sardigliano , Sarezzano, Spineto Scrivia, Stazzano, Tortona, Viguzzolo, Villalvernia, Villaromagnano , Volpeglino, Volpedo. Partendo dall'abitato di Tortona, lato nord -est localita' Fitteria, la linea di delimitazione segue la strada provinciale Tortona -Viguzzolo-Castellar Guidobono -Casalnoceto. Dall'abitato di Casalnoceto segue la strada che, toccando successivamente le quote 159, 167, 182, 174, 195, raggiunge il confine provinciale di Alessandria in prossimita' di quota 199. Segue, verso sud -est, detto confine provinciale fino in prossimita' di La Delmonte da dove prende a seguire il confine meridionale del comune di Brignano Frascata. Tocca le quote 350 e 627, Costa Sternai, quota 573, Monte Scabella, Monte Mogliazza, quote 340, 451, 318, e a quota 460, incontra il confine comunale di Casasco ch e segue fino in prossimita' di quota 407. Da questo punto la linea di delimitazione segue il confine comunale di Avolasca che, passando per C. Ronchetti e Baiarda, raggiunge il confine comunale di Castellania tra Monte San Vito e Monte Campogrande. Segue quindi il confine comunale di Castellania, tocca le quote 601, 497, e a quota 408 incontra il rio Mazzapiedi e il confine comunale di Sardigliano; passando per le quote 582, 434, 366, r. Angiassi, a quota 305 incontra il confine comunale di Stazzano. Segue il confine comunale di Stazzano passando per il Rio di Boi, Monte Albarola, Colle Albarasca, M. di Ca' del Bello, Mass. Giogo, torrente Borbera, raggiunge Cascina Vaccarezza per incontrare, in prossimita' di C. Crocemina, il confine comunale di Cassano Spi nola fino a incontrare, presso C.S. di Bartolomeo, la strada statale dei Giovi (n. 35) che segue in direzione sud -nord, fino a Tortona, dove appena fuori del concentrico, in prossimita' della localita' Fitteria, incontra la provinciale Tortona-Viguzzolo. 14

Alessandria · Piemonte · Art. 3

Other areas / sub-areas

Terre di LibarnaSub-area · Alessandria · Piemonte
MonlealeSub-area · Alessandria · Piemonte

Official source

Official product specification · Colli Tortonesi