Riserva
In the Italian DOC regulation, the addition Riserva describes a wine that has undergone a longer aging than the same wine without the addition. Usually, specifications are also made for storage (e.g. a certain time in a wooden barrel, then storage on the bottle). The exact provisions differ significantly from area to area.
Regulations in the DOCG
DOCG Barolo
According to Art. 4 in the relevant ordinance, the following provisions apply:
Yield regulation
| designation | Maximum yield | Minimum alcohol content |
|---|---|---|
| "Barolo" | 8 t / ha | 12.5% vol. |
| "Barolo" riserva | 8 t / ha | 12.5% vol. |
| With additional geographical name | ||
| "Barolo" | 8 t / ha | 12.5% vol.j |
| "Barolo" riserva | 8 t / ha | 12.5% vol. |
| With additional geographical name and location name ("vigna") | ||
| "Barolo" | 7.2 t / ha | 13% vol. |
| "Barolo" riserva | 7.2 t / ha | 13% vol. |
In addition, for wines with additional geographical and location names, stricter yield limits apply to vineyards that are younger than 7 years.
Regulations regarding vinification
In addition to the yield restriction, the yield of the grapes is also regulated. A yield of 70% applies to both quality levels, ie with a yield of 8 t / ha, the maximum yield may not exceed 56 hl / ha. After the prescribed aging (see there), the yield may still be 68%, or 54.4 hl / ha. Since these are maximum yields, they are met by the wines with additional geographical designation anyway. If these values are exceeded, but not more than 75%, the wine may not be sold as Barolo DOCG and must therefore be classified in the corresponding DOC. No classification may be used above 75% yield.
Compulsory aging
| designation | Minimal storage | of which in wood |
|---|---|---|
| "Barolo" | 38 months | 18 months |
| "Barolo" riserva | 62 months | 18 months |
In the case of Barolo, the sale may take place at the earliest on January 1st of the fourth year after the harvest, and for Barolo riserva on January 1st of the sixth year after the harvest. A minimum alcohol content of 13% vol., A minimum acid content of 4.5 g / l and a minimum extract of 22 g / l are prescribed for all wines.
DOCG Barbaresco
The ordinance regulates the provisions for the DOCG Barbaresco.
Yield regulation
| designation | Maximum yield | Minimum alcohol content |
|---|---|---|
| "Barbaresco" | 8 t / ha | 12% vol. |
| "Barbaresco" riserva | 8 t / ha | 12% vol. |
| With additional geographical name | ||
| "Barbaresco" | 8 t / ha | 12% vol. |
| "Barbaresco" riserva | 8 t / ha | 12% vol. |
| With additional geographical name and location name ("vigna") | ||
| "Barbaresco" | 7.2 t / ha | 12.5% vol. |
| "Barbaresco" riserva | 7.2 t / ha | 12.5% vol. |
In addition, for wines with additional geographical and location names, stricter yield limits apply to vineyards that are younger than 7 years.
Regulations regarding vinification
In addition to the yield restriction, the yield of the grapes is also regulated. A yield of 70% applies to both quality levels, ie with a yield of 8 t / ha, the maximum yield may not exceed 56 hl / ha. After the prescribed aging (see there), the yield may still be 68%, or 54.4 hl / ha. Since these are maximum yields, they are met by the wines with additional geographical designation anyway. If these values are exceeded, but not more than 75%, the wine may not be sold as Barbaresco DOCG and must consequently be classified in the corresponding DOC. No classification may be used above 75% yield.
Compulsory aging
| designation | Minimal storage | of which in wood |
|---|---|---|
| "Barbaresco" | 26 months | 9 months |
| "Barbaresco" riserva | 50 months | 9 months |
At Barbaresco, the sale may take place on January 1st of the third year after harvest at the earliest, and at Barbaresco riserva on January 1st of the fifth year after harvest. A minimum alcohol content of 12.5% vol., A minimum acid content of 4.5 g / l and a minimum extract of 22 g / l are prescribed for all wines.
Individual evidence
- ↑ DISCIPLINARE DI PRODUZIONE DEI VINI A DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA E GARANTITA “BAROLO” (Italian). (No longer available online.) Archived from the original on October 30, 2016 ; accessed on October 30, 2016 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ DISCIPLINARE DI PRODUZIONE DEI VINI A DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA E GARANTITA “BARBARESCO” (Italian). (No longer available online.) Archived from the original on October 30, 2016 ; accessed on October 30, 2016 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
