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Dolcetto d'Acqui

Dolcetto d'Acqui DOC (Piemonte) at a glance: 2 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Dolcetto d’Acqui and Dolcetto d’Acqui Superiore. 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.

RegionPiemonteProvinceAlessandria
Wine typesDolcetto d’Acqui, Dolcetto d’Acqui Superiore
Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below
Maximum grape yield8 t/haMaximum wine yield56 hl/ha
Minimum planting density—Minimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol
Ageing12 monthsMinimum ageing in wood—
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ParameterDolcetto d’AcquiDolcetto d’Acqui SuperioreΔ vs A
ColourRedRed—
Grape varietiesDolcetto 100%Dolcetto 100%—
Maximum grape yield8 t/ha8 t/ha0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield56 hl/ha56 hl/ha0 hl/ha (0%)
Minimum planting density———
Ageing—12 months—
Minimum ageing in wood———
Minimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol12.5% vol+1% vol (+8.7%)
Minimum total acidity5 g/l5 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract21 g/l21 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Release for consumption———
ADolcetto d’AcquiBDolcetto d’Acqui Superiore
Colour
ARed
BRed
Δ vs A—
Grape varieties
ADolcetto 100%
BDolcetto 100%
Δ vs A—
Maximum grape yield
A8 t/ha
B8 t/ha
Δ vs A0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield
A56 hl/ha
B56 hl/ha
Δ vs A0 hl/ha (0%)
Minimum planting density
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Ageing
A—
B12 months
Δ vs A—
Minimum ageing in wood
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum alcoholic strength
A11.5% vol
B12.5% vol
Δ vs A+1% vol (+8.7%)
Minimum total acidity
A5 g/l
B5 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract
A21 g/l
B21 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Release for consumption
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
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Common questions

How long must Dolcetto d'Acqui be aged?

For the Dolcetto d’Acqui Superiore wine type, the specification records at least 12 months of ageing. Other wine types may have different requirements; see the detailed rules below.

When can Dolcetto d'Acqui 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.

Dolcetto d’Acqui
Grape compositionDolcetto 100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type8 t/ha—11%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%56 hl/haPratiche enologiche leali e costanti, tradizionali della zona.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino intenso con tendenza al rosso mattone con l’invecchiamento11.5% vol5 g/l21 g/l
Dolcetto d’Acqui Superiore
Grape compositionDolcetto 100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type8 t/ha—12%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%56 hl/haPratiche enologiche leali e costanti, tradizionali della zona.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing12 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
rosso rubino intenso con tendenza al rosso mattone con l’invecchiamento12.5% vol5 g/l21 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione Dolcetto d'AcquiOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione delle uve Le uve devono essere prodotte nella zona di produzione comprendente l'intero territorio dei comuni di: Acqui Terme, Al ice Bel Colle, Ricaldone, Cassine, Strevi, Rivalta Bormida, Castelnuovo Bormida, Sezzadio, Terzo, Bistagno, Ponti, Castelletto d'Erro, Denice, Montechiaro, Spigno Monferrato, Cartosio, Ponzone, Morbello, Grognardo, Cavatore, Melasso, Visone, Orsara Bormida.

Art. 3

Official source

Official product specification · Dolcetto d'Acqui