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Albugnano

Wine · PDO · 4 municipalities

Recognized since 2004 in Asti, the Albugnano DOC departs from neighboring Monferrato traditions by elevating Nebbiolo to a minimum of 85% of the blend, rounded out with Freisa, Barbera, or Bonarda. Restricted to just four municipalities, including Castelnuovo Don Bosco, this micro-zone features a unique "superiore" category. Unlike conventional riserva designations, "superiore" represents a stricter tier of the base red, requiring a minimum of 11.5% alcohol volume and a mandatory one-year aging process, with at least six months spent in oak barrels. Adhering to a maximum yield of 9.5 tonnes per hectare, this classification yields distinctive red wines with perceptible wood notes.

Nebbiolo 85%10.5% vol min95 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts

Colour
more or less intense ruby red, sometimes with garnet reflections
Taste
from dry to off-dry, medium-bodied, more or less tannic, with good persistence, sometimes lively

The producers 0

Frequently asked questions

Where is Albugnano produced?
Albugnano is produced in 4 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Albugnano, Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Passerano Marmorito, Pino d'Asti.
What grape is Albugnano made from?
Albugnano is made from Nebbiolo (min 85%), Freisa, Barbera, Bonarda (da soli o congiuntamente).
What is the minimum alcohol content of Albugnano?
The minimum alcohol content of Albugnano is 10.5% vol.
What does DOC mean?
DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.
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