Valsusa

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Valsusa is a small Italian wine-growing region with a controlled designation of origin ( Denominazione di origine controllata - DOC) in the province of Turin , Piedmont region . This denomination has existed since 1997 and was last updated on March 7, 2014.

Growing area

The wine may only be produced within the following municipalities in the province of Turin : Almese , Borgone Susa , Bruzolo , Bussoleno , Caprie , Chianocco , Chiomonte , Condove , Exilles , Giaglione , Gravere , Mattie , Meana di Susa , Mompantero , Rubiana , San Didero , San Giorio di Susa , Susa and Villarfocchiardo .

generation

The "Valsusa DOC" is a red wine that must consist of at least 60% Avanà , Barbera , Dolcetto and / or Neretta grape varieties (individually or together). The remaining maximum 40% may be other red grape varieties that are permitted for cultivation in the Piedmont region. A “Valsusa rosso novello” ( young wine ) is also produced.

description

According to the denomination (excerpt):

  • Color : more or less intense ruby ​​red, sometimes with orange reflections
  • Smell : intense, characteristic, vinous, with fruity notes
  • Taste : dry, harmonious, sour, moderately tannic, sometimes with a hint of wood
  • Alcohol content : at least 11.0  % by volume
  • Acidity : at least 5.0 g / l
  • Dry extract : at least 20.0 g / l

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c d Disciplinare di Produzione della Denominazione di Origine Controllata (production regulations and description). (PDF) In: ismeamercati.it. November 27, 2017, accessed July 6, 2018 (Italian).

literature

  • Valeria Camaschella (Ed.): Lexicon of Italian Wines - All DOCG & DOC wines . Hallwag, Gräfe and Unzer, Munich 2002, ISBN 3-7742-0756-9 , p. 49 .