Colli Piacentini

What is made here

Wine colours

Colours the rules allow. Pick a colour to filter the rules and grapes below.

Where it is

Colli Piacentini in Italy

Latitude: 44.7°–45.0° N
Vineyard altitude: 185 m to 272 m
Production zone: 35,466 ha

Lies within
Gutturnio, Ortrugo dei Colli Piacentini

Worked out from the boundaries (smallest container first). They follow whole communes, so a neighbour sharing a commune can show up here too.

Boundary drawn from whole communes, so it is a little larger than the legal zone. Boundary: Eurac Research PDO inventory (CC0). Country outlines: Natural Earth. Dots on the zone map are the vineyard points used for climate.

Showing every colour The colour filter changes the rules and grapes. Climate, vintages and soils describe the vineyards, so they stay the same.

01 · What the law says

The rules

Limits on grapes, yields, ripeness and ageing that every wine labelled Colli Piacentini must meet.

53 wines in the rules, all colours.
Wine	Main grape(s)	Max yield t/ha	Wine from grapes max. %	Grape ripeness min. % pot. alc.	Wine min. % alc.	Actual alc. min. %	Acidity min. g/l	Dry extract min. g/l	Sugar max. g/l
Colli Piacentini Monterosso Val d’Arda	Malvasia di Candia aromatica / Moscato bianco, Trebbiano Romagnolo / Ortrugo	10	70	10.5	11	–	5	16	–
Colli Piacentini Monterosso Val d’Arda Frizzante	Malvasia di Candia aromatica / Moscato bianco, Trebbiano Romagnolo / Ortrugo	10	70	10.5	11	–	5	16	–
Colli Piacentini Monterosso Val d’Arda Spumante (white)	Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Ortrugo +1	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Trebbianino Val Trebbia	35% Ortrugo	10	70	10.5	11	–	5	16	–
Colli Piacentini Trebbianino Val Trebbia Frizzante	35% Ortrugo	10	70	10.5	11	–	5	16	17
Colli Piacentini Monterosso Val d’Arda Spumante (white)	Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Ortrugo +1	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Monterosso Val d’Arda Spumante (white)	Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Ortrugo +1	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Trebbianino Val Trebbia Spumante (white)	Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Ortrugo +2	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Novello	60% Pinot nero / Barbera / Croatina	13	70	11	11	–	5	15	–
Colli Piacentini Bonarda	85% Bonarda (Croatina)	13	70	11	11.5	–	5	20	–
Colli Piacentini Bonarda Frizzante	85% Bonarda (Croatina)	13	70	11	11.5	–	5	20	–
Colli Piacentini Cabernet Sauvignon	85% Cabernet Sauvignon	10	70	12	12	–	4.5	20	–
Colli Piacentini Pinot Nero	85% Pinot Noir	10	70	11	11.5	–	4.5	18	–
Colli Piacentini Pinot Nero Frizzante	85% Pinot Noir	10	70	11	11.5	–	4.5	18	17
Colli Piacentini Trebbianino Val Trebbia Spumante (white)	Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Ortrugo +2	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Trebbianino Val Trebbia Spumante (white)	Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Ortrugo +2	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Pinot Nero Spumante (red)	Pinot Noir	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Valnure	Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Trebbiano Romagnolo / Ortrugo	10	70	10.5	11	–	5	16	–
Colli Piacentini Valnure Frizzante	Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Trebbiano Romagnolo / Ortrugo	10	70	10.5	11	–	5	16	–
Colli Piacentini Pinot Nero Spumante (red)	Pinot Noir	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Pinot Nero Spumante (red)	Pinot Noir	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Valnure Spumante (white)	Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Ortrugo, Trebbiano Romagnolo	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Vin Santo	80% Malvasia di Candia aromatica / Ortrugo / Sauvignon / Marsanne / Trebbiano Romagnolo	10	35	10.5	16	–	5	20	–
Colli Piacentini Vin Santo di Vigoleno	60% Santa Maria / Melara	5	30	10.5	18	10.5	5	22	–
Colli Piacentini Barbera	85% Barbera	13	70	11	11.5	–	5.5	20	–
Colli Piacentini Barbera Frizzante	85% Barbera	13	70	11	11.5	–	5.5	20	17
Colli Piacentini Chardonnay	85% Chardonnay	10	70	10.5	11	–	5	15	–
Colli Piacentini Chardonnay Frizzante	85% Chardonnay	10	70	10.5	11	–	5	15	17
Colli Piacentini Valnure Spumante (white)	Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Ortrugo, Trebbiano Romagnolo	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Valnure Spumante (white)	Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Ortrugo, Trebbiano Romagnolo	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Chardonnay Spumante (white)	Chardonnay	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Pinot Grigio	85% Pinot Grigio	10	70	10.5	11	–	5	15	–
Colli Piacentini Pinot Grigio Frizzante	85% Pinot Grigio	10	70	10.5	11	–	5	15	17
Colli Piacentini Chardonnay Spumante (white)	Chardonnay	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Chardonnay Spumante (white)	Chardonnay	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Pinot Grigio Spumante (white)	Pinot Grigio	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Sauvignon	85% Sauvignon Blanc	10	70	10.5	11	–	5	15	–
Colli Piacentini Sauvignon Frizzante	85% Sauvignon Blanc	10	70	10.5	11	–	5	15	17
Colli Piacentini Malvasia	85% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica	13	70	10	10.5	4.5	5	15	–
Colli Piacentini Malvasia Frizzante	85% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica	13	70	10	10.5	–	5	15	–
Colli Piacentini Pinot Grigio Spumante (white)	Pinot Grigio	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Pinot Grigio Spumante (white)	Pinot Grigio	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Malvasia Spumante (white)	Malvasia di Candia Aromatica	13	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Malvasia Passito	85% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica	13	40	10	14	4.5	4.5	20	–
Colli Piacentini Malvasia Spumante (white)	Malvasia di Candia Aromatica	13	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Malvasia Spumante (white)	Malvasia di Candia Aromatica	13	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Colli Piacentini Chardonnay Spumante	85% Chardonnay	10	70	9.5	11	–	5	15	–
Colli Piacentini Malvasia Spumante	85% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica	13	70	9.5	10.5	–	5	15	–
Colli Piacentini Monterosso Val d’Arda Spumante	Malvasia di Candia aromatica / Moscato bianco, Trebbiano Romagnolo / Ortrugo	10	70	9.5	11	–	5	16	–
Colli Piacentini Pinot Grigio Spumante	85% Pinot Grigio	10	70	9.5	11	–	5	20	–
Colli Piacentini Pinot Nero Spumante	85% Pinot Noir	10	70	9.5	11.5	–	4.5	18	–
Colli Piacentini Trebbianino Val Trebbia Spumante	35% Ortrugo	10	70	9.5	11	–	5	16	–
Colli Piacentini Valnure Spumante	Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Trebbiano Romagnolo / Ortrugo	10	70	9.5	11	–	5	16	–

From the official production rules (disciplinare di produzione). Hover a figure to see the clause it comes from. A dash means the rules set no figure, or it is not captured yet.

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Monterosso Val d’Arda

20–50% Malvasia di Candia aromatica / Moscato bianco · Main grape
20–50% Trebbiano Romagnolo / Ortrugo · Main grape
≤ 30% Bervedino / Sauvignon / other white grapes suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Monterosso Val d’Arda Frizzante

20–50% Malvasia di Candia aromatica / Moscato bianco · Main grape
20–50% Trebbiano Romagnolo / Ortrugo · Main grape
≤ 30% Bervedino / Sauvignon / other white grapes suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Trebbianino Val Trebbia

35–65% Ortrugo · Main grape
10–20% Malvasia di Candia aromatica / Moscato bianco · Allowed
15–30% Trebbiano Romagnolo / Sauvignon · Allowed
≤ 15% other white grapes suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Trebbianino Val Trebbia Frizzante

35–65% Ortrugo · Main grape
10–20% Malvasia di Candia aromatica / Moscato bianco · Allowed
15–30% Trebbiano Romagnolo / Sauvignon · Allowed
≤ 15% other white grapes suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Novello

≥ 60% Pinot nero / Barbera / Croatina · Main grape
≤ 40% other red grapes suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Bonarda

≥ 85% Bonarda (Croatina) · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Bonarda Frizzante

≥ 85% Bonarda (Croatina) · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Cabernet Sauvignon

≥ 85% Cabernet Sauvignon · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Pinot Nero

≥ 85% Pinot Noir · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Pinot Nero Frizzante

≥ 85% Pinot Noir · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Valnure

20–50% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica · Main grape
20–65% Trebbiano Romagnolo / Ortrugo · Main grape
≤ 15% other white grapes suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Valnure Frizzante

20–50% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica · Main grape
20–65% Trebbiano Romagnolo / Ortrugo · Main grape
≤ 15% other white grapes suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Vin Santo

≥ 80% Malvasia di Candia aromatica / Ortrugo / Sauvignon / Marsanne / Trebbiano Romagnolo · Main grape
≤ 20% other white grapes suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Vin Santo di Vigoleno

≥ 60% Santa Maria / Melara · Main grape
≤ 40% Bervedino / Ortrugo / Trebbiano Romagnolo · Allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Barbera

≥ 85% Barbera · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Barbera Frizzante

≥ 85% Barbera · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Chardonnay

≥ 85% Chardonnay · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Chardonnay Frizzante

≥ 85% Chardonnay · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Pinot Grigio

≥ 85% Pinot Grigio · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Pinot Grigio Frizzante

≥ 85% Pinot Grigio · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Sauvignon

≥ 85% Sauvignon Blanc · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Sauvignon Frizzante

≥ 85% Sauvignon Blanc · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Malvasia

≥ 85% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Malvasia Frizzante

≥ 85% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Malvasia Passito

≥ 85% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

; release from 1 September of the year after the harvest.

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Chardonnay Spumante

≥ 85% Chardonnay · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Malvasia Spumante

≥ 85% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Monterosso Val d’Arda Spumante

20–50% Malvasia di Candia aromatica / Moscato bianco · Main grape
20–50% Trebbiano Romagnolo / Ortrugo · Main grape
≤ 30% Bervedino / Sauvignon / other white grapes suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Pinot Grigio Spumante

≥ 85% Pinot Grigio · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Pinot Nero Spumante

≥ 85% Pinot Noir · Main grape
≤ 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same colour suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Trebbianino Val Trebbia Spumante

35–65% Ortrugo · Main grape
10–20% Malvasia di Candia aromatica / Moscato bianco · Allowed
15–30% Trebbiano Romagnolo / Sauvignon · Allowed
≤ 15% other white grapes suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Blend rules

Colli Piacentini Valnure Spumante

20–50% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica · Main grape
20–65% Trebbiano Romagnolo / Ortrugo · Main grape
≤ 15% other white grapes suitable in Emilia-Romagna · Others allowed

Other varieties allowed

Besides the main grapes, the rules allow these varieties in some wines. Grape names link where a profile exists.

33 varieties · 6 wines

Albana, Alionza, Bervedino, Biancame, Bombino Bianco, Durella, Famoso, Fiano, Friulano, Garganega, Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Malvasia Istriana, Manzoni Bianco, Marsanne, Melara, Montu', Mostosa, Muller Thurgau, Pignoletto, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Ruggine, Santa Maria, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spergola, Trebbianina, Trebbiano Modenese, Trebbiano Toscano, Verdea, Verdicchio Bianco, Vernaccina, Welschriesling

32 varieties · 6 wines

Albana, Alionza, Bervedino, Biancame, Bombino Bianco, Durella, Famoso, Fiano, Friulano, Garganega, Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Malvasia Istriana, Manzoni Bianco, Marsanne, Melara, Montu', Mostosa, Muller Thurgau, Pignoletto, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Ruggine, Santa Maria, Semillon, Spergola, Trebbianina, Trebbiano Modenese, Trebbiano Toscano, Verdea, Verdicchio Bianco, Vernaccina, Welschriesling

47 varieties · Colli Piacentini Novello

Alicante, Ancellotta, Bonarda, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canina Nera, Carmenere, Centesimino, Ciliegiolo, Dolcetto, Ervi, Fogarina, Fortana, Gamay, Groppello Gentile, Lambrusco Barghi, Lambrusco Benetti, Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Montericco, Lambrusco Oliva, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Viadanese, Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Malbo Gentile, Marzemino, Merlese, Merlot, Montepulciano, Negretto, Perla dei Vivi, Petit Verdot, Raboso Veronese, Rebo, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Sangiovese, Sgavetta, Syrah, Termarina, Terrano, Uva Longanesi, Uva Tosca, Uva del Fantini, Uva del Tunde', Veruccese

49 varieties · Colli Piacentini Bonarda, Colli Piacentini Bonarda Frizzante

Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Bonarda, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canina Nera, Carmenere, Centesimino, Ciliegiolo, Dolcetto, Ervi, Fogarina, Fortana, Gamay, Groppello Gentile, Lambrusco Barghi, Lambrusco Benetti, Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Montericco, Lambrusco Oliva, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Viadanese, Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Malbo Gentile, Marzemino, Merlese, Merlot, Montepulciano, Negretto, Perla dei Vivi, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Raboso Veronese, Rebo, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Sangiovese, Sgavetta, Syrah, Termarina, Terrano, Uva Longanesi, Uva Tosca, Uva del Fantini, Uva del Tunde', Veruccese

49 varieties · Colli Piacentini Cabernet Sauvignon

Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Bonarda, Cabernet Franc, Canina Nera, Carmenere, Centesimino, Ciliegiolo, Croatina, Dolcetto, Ervi, Fogarina, Fortana, Gamay, Groppello Gentile, Lambrusco Barghi, Lambrusco Benetti, Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Montericco, Lambrusco Oliva, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Viadanese, Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Malbo Gentile, Marzemino, Merlese, Merlot, Montepulciano, Negretto, Perla dei Vivi, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Raboso Veronese, Rebo, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Sangiovese, Sgavetta, Syrah, Termarina, Terrano, Uva Longanesi, Uva Tosca, Uva del Fantini, Uva del Tunde', Veruccese

49 varieties · 6 wines

Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Bonarda, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canina Nera, Carmenere, Centesimino, Ciliegiolo, Croatina, Dolcetto, Ervi, Fogarina, Fortana, Gamay, Groppello Gentile, Lambrusco Barghi, Lambrusco Benetti, Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Montericco, Lambrusco Oliva, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Viadanese, Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Malbo Gentile, Marzemino, Merlese, Merlot, Montepulciano, Negretto, Perla dei Vivi, Petit Verdot, Raboso Veronese, Rebo, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Sangiovese, Sgavetta, Syrah, Termarina, Terrano, Uva Longanesi, Uva Tosca, Uva del Fantini, Uva del Tunde', Veruccese

34 varieties · 6 wines

Albana, Alionza, Bervedino, Biancame, Bombino Bianco, Durella, Famoso, Fiano, Friulano, Garganega, Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Malvasia Istriana, Manzoni Bianco, Marsanne, Melara, Montu', Mostosa, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Pignoletto, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Ruggine, Santa Maria, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spergola, Trebbianina, Trebbiano Modenese, Trebbiano Toscano, Verdea, Verdicchio Bianco, Vernaccina, Welschriesling

32 varieties · Colli Piacentini Vin Santo, Colli Piacentini Vin Santo di Vigoleno

Albana, Alionza, Bervedino, Biancame, Bombino Bianco, Durella, Famoso, Fiano, Friulano, Garganega, Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Malvasia Istriana, Manzoni Bianco, Melara, Montu', Mostosa, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Pignoletto, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Ruggine, Santa Maria, Semillon, Spergola, Trebbianina, Trebbiano Modenese, Trebbiano Toscano, Verdea, Verdicchio Bianco, Vernaccina, Welschriesling

37 varieties · 14 wines

Albana, Alionza, Bervedino, Biancame, Bombino Bianco, Durella, Famoso, Fiano, Friulano, Garganega, Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Malvasia Istriana, Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Manzoni Bianco, Marsanne, Melara, Montu', Mostosa, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Ortrugo, Pignoletto, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Ruggine, Santa Maria, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spergola, Trebbianina, Trebbiano Modenese, Trebbiano Romagnolo, Trebbiano Toscano, Verdea, Verdicchio Bianco, Vernaccina, Welschriesling

36 varieties · Colli Piacentini Sauvignon, Colli Piacentini Sauvignon Frizzante

Albana, Alionza, Bervedino, Biancame, Bombino Bianco, Durella, Famoso, Fiano, Friulano, Garganega, Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Malvasia Istriana, Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Manzoni Bianco, Marsanne, Melara, Montu', Mostosa, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Ortrugo, Pignoletto, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Ruggine, Santa Maria, Semillon, Spergola, Trebbianina, Trebbiano Modenese, Trebbiano Romagnolo, Trebbiano Toscano, Verdea, Verdicchio Bianco, Vernaccina, Welschriesling

36 varieties · 7 wines

Albana, Alionza, Bervedino, Biancame, Bombino Bianco, Durella, Famoso, Fiano, Friulano, Garganega, Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Malvasia Istriana, Manzoni Bianco, Marsanne, Melara, Montu', Mostosa, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Ortrugo, Pignoletto, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Ruggine, Santa Maria, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spergola, Trebbianina, Trebbiano Modenese, Trebbiano Romagnolo, Trebbiano Toscano, Verdea, Verdicchio Bianco, Vernaccina, Welschriesling

In the vineyard and cellar: rules for every wine

3,000

Vines per hectare, minimum

Training

Systems allowed

spalliera

No forcing

Forcing the vines is prohibited

Permitted

Irrigation

Cellar

Where the wine must be made

Within the production zone

02 · Climate fingerprint

The climate

The growing season averages 18.2 °C, warm on Gregory Jones's scale, with 1,762 growing degree days (Winkler III).

The average year 1991–2020, vineyards at about 226 m

Monthly mean, °CRain, mmGrowing season

Growing-season temperature: 18.2 °C; Warm · 17–19 °C (Jones)
Growing degree days: 1,762; Region III: 1,667–1,943 degree days
Growing-season rain: 581 mm; Of 1,002 mm a year
Harvest rain: 204 mm; September–October

Copernicus ERA5-Land monthly averages at 5 vineyard points (Vineyard point 1, 235 m; Vineyard point 2, 246 m; Vineyard point 3, 221 m; Vineyard point 4, 208 m; Vineyard point 5, 221 m), moved to each point's height from the model's terrain. Indices that need daily data are not captured yet. How the climate figures are made.

Closest climates in the database

Picked by the data, not by hand: the profiles nearest on season warmth (counted twice), degree days, rain, ripening-month nights and day–night range. Neighbours within 30 km are left out, as they share the same weather.

1. Riviera ligure di PonenteVery similarCompared with Colli Piacentini: same season warmth, similar rain.

2. StreviVery similarCompared with Colli Piacentini: same season warmth, similar rain.

3. GaviVery similarCompared with Colli Piacentini: same season warmth, similar rain.

Growing-season temperature

Colli Piacentini

18.2 °C

Riviera ligure di Ponente

18.2 °C

Strevi

18.1 °C

Gavi

18.1 °C

Growing degree days

Colli Piacentini

1,762

Riviera ligure di Ponente

1,754

Strevi

1,734

Gavi

1,730

Growing-season rain

Colli Piacentini

581 mm

Riviera ligure di Ponente

595 mm

Strevi

562 mm

Gavi

558 mm

03 · Year by year

35 vintages

Each column is one growing season: heat above or below the 1991–2020 average, and rain at harvest. Pick a year for the details.

Warmer than averageCooler than averageHarvest rain (Sep–Oct)Average harvest rain, 204 mm

2025

Growing-season temp.
Growing degree days
Harvest rain
Growing-season rain
September nights
Hot days and frosts

Seasons are labelled by harvest year (April–October). Year-to-year changes from ERA5-Land; tested against station records in Alto Adige (r = 0.94 for season temperature at Bolzano). Rain varies more locally, so treat single-season rain with some caution. Vintage ratings, harvest dates and frost or hail events have places in the data model but are not loaded yet.

04 · Where the numbers come from

Sources

A geospatial inventory of regulatory information for wine protected designations of origin in Europe · Candiago et al., Scientific Data 9, 394 (2022); Eurac Research · CC0
Quality wines in Italy and France: a dataset of PDO specifications · figshare 25393261 · CC BY 4.0
ERA5-Land monthly averaged data (reanalysis-era5-land-monthly-means) · Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), Climate Data Store · CC BY 4.0 (Copernicus licence)
OpenStreetMap vineyard areas (landuse=vineyard), from Geofabrik country extracts · OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL 1.0
Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (AWS open data tiles) · European Space Agency / Copernicus · Copernicus DEM licence
Disciplinare di produzione: Colli Piacentini · Ministero dell'agricoltura, della sovranità alimentare e delle foreste (MASAF) · Official act
Appellation nesting worked out from boundaries (pipeline/build_nesting.py) · Vinous, from the Eurac PDO boundaries · CC0 (source data)
Climate profiles calculated by Vinous: method

Still to check (3)

Generated from EU reference data: check against the current product specification.
From the specification: Most still and frizzante wines may be secco, abboccato, amabile or (Bonarda, Malvasia) dolce, so sweetness is left null; spumanti may be made by the classic method or in tank, so sparkling_method is null. Spumante grapes need 9.5% natural alcohol instead of the per-variety figure. Vin Santo, Vin Santo di Vigoleno and Malvasia passito grapes are dried (on graticci only for Vigoleno) and pressed after 1 December, reaching sugar of at least 26%, 30% and 23%; Vigoleno forbids sulphites and filtration and must be made in Vernasca. Pinot Nero may be red, rosé or white. The Malvasia passito yield in t/ha is taken from the Malvasia row; the Malvasia actual-alcohol minimum applies to the dolce type only.
National tier (DOC/DOCG) not captured yet; rules extracted from the specification text.