DOC · since 2021
Canelli
Wine · PDO · 17 municipalities
Recognized as its own protected origin, the Canelli denomination in Piedmont—encompassing 17 municipalities including Calamandrana and Calosso—demands strict standards that elevate it above neighboring Moscato regions. Unlike its larger siblings, Canelli completely bans mechanical harvesting, mandating manual picking. The rules permit only 100% Moscato Bianco with zero blending, capped at a maximum yield of 9.5 tons per hectare and a minimum alcohol level of 11.0% vol. Distinctively, its Riserva style must undergo 30 months of aging, requiring at least 20 months specifically in the bottle to develop its characteristic aromas of apricot and honey.
Moscato Bianco 100%11% vol min95 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- from pale straw yellow to deep yellow, sometimes with highlights ranging from greenish to brilliant golden
- Taste
- sweet, with more or less intense fresh acidity, a delicate finish of Moscato grape aroma, sometimes lively
- Consortium
- Consorzio per la tutela dell'Asti →
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canelli produced?
- Canelli is produced in 17 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Bubbio, Calamandrana, Calosso, Canelli and more.
- What grape is Canelli made from?
- Canelli is made from Moscato Bianco (min 100%).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Canelli?
- The minimum alcohol content of Canelli is 11% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.