DOC · since 2011
Alba
Wine · PDO · 54 municipalities
Recognised since 2011 across 54 municipalities in Piedmont, including Barolo and Baldissero d'Alba, the Alba DOC offers a unique production option: winemakers can source grapes via harvest selection (scelta vendemmiale) directly from vineyards registered for Barolo, Barbaresco, or Roero DOCG. This mechanism permits a distinct blend of at least 70% Nebbiolo and 15% Barbera, uniting Piedmont's premier red varieties under one designation. The resulting wine must undergo a minimum of 17 months of ageing, including at least 9 months in wood, yielding a robust, tannic profile with a minimum natural alcohol content of 12.0% vol.
Nebbiolo 70%1 yrs ageing12% vol min80 q/ha maxsource ↗
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The facts
- Colour
- intense ruby red tending towards garnet
- Taste
- dry, warm, tannic, robust, harmonious, persistent
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alba produced?
- Alba is produced in 54 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Alba, Baldissero d'Alba, Barbaresco, Barolo and more.
- What grape is Alba made from?
- Alba is made from Nebbiolo (min 70%), Barbera (min 15%), altri vitigni a bacca rossa non aromatici idonei alla coltivazione in Piemonte.
- How long must Alba age?
- Alba must age at least 17 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Alba?
- The minimum alcohol content of Alba is 12% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.