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Dolcetto d'Asti

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

RegionPiemonteProvinceAsti
Wine typesDolcetto d’Asti, Dolcetto d’Asti 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’AstiDolcetto d’Asti 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/l22 g/l+1 g/l (+4.8%)
Release for consumption———
ADolcetto d’AstiBDolcetto d’Asti 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
B22 g/l
Δ vs A+1 g/l (+4.8%)
Release for consumption
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
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Common questions

How long must Dolcetto d'Asti be aged?

For the Dolcetto d’Asti 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'Asti 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’Asti
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 vivo11.5% vol5 g/l21 g/l
Dolcetto d’Asti 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; conservazione e invecchiamento secondo i metodi tradizionali.

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 vivo12.5% vol5 g/l22 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione Dolcetto d'AstiOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione delle uve. Le uve devono essere prodotte in quelle zone dell'astigiano più idonee a produzioni con le caratteristiche ed il pregio previsti dal presente disciplinare di produzione. Tale zona comprende: a) l'intero territorio dei comuni di Bubbio, Cassinasco, Castelboglione, Castelletto Molina, Castel Rocchero, Cessole, Fontanile, Loazzolo, Maranzana, Mombaldone, Mombaruzzo, Monastero Bormida, Montabone, Olmo Gentile, Quaranti, Roccaverano, Rocchetta Palafea, S. Giorgio Scarampi, Serole, Sessame, Vesime; b) la porzione di territorio situata sulla destra orografica del torrente Belbo dei comuni di Calamandrana, Canelli, Nizza Monferrato.

Art. 3

Official source

Official product specification · Dolcetto d'Asti