DOC · since 1973
Colli Albani
Wine · PDO · 6 municipalities
Recognized in 1973, the Colli Albani DOC in Lazio spans six municipalities, including Albano Laziale and Castel Gandolfo. This white wine denomination permits a maximum yield of 16.5 tons per hectare, utilizing a blend featuring Trebbiano and Malvasia del Lazio grapes. Unlike neighboring wine regions, Colli Albani enforces specific packaging restrictions for its premium tier: the Superiore style, which demands a minimum of 11.50% total alcohol at consumption, must be bottled exclusively in glass containers with cork closures and a capacity up to 1.5 liters. Furthermore, its Novello variant must be bottled by December 20 of the harvest year.
Malvasia bianca di Candia (localmente Malvasia rossa) %10% vol min165 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- from straw yellow to pale straw
- Taste
- dry or off-dry or medium-sweet or sweet, characteristic, fruity
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colli Albani produced?
- Colli Albani is produced in 6 municipalities in Lazio, Italy: Albano Laziale, Ardea, Ariccia, Castel Gandolfo and more.
- What grape is Colli Albani made from?
- Colli Albani is made from Malvasia bianca di Candia (localmente Malvasia rossa), Trebbiano toscano, Trebbiano giallo e Trebbiano di Soave (min 25%), Malvasia del Lazio (localmente Malvasia puntinata) (min 5%), altri vitigni a bacca bianca idonei alla coltivazione per la Regione Lazio (esclusa Moscato).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Colli Albani?
- The minimum alcohol content of Colli Albani is 10% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.