Canavese Barbera
Definition
Canavese Barbera consists of at least the 85% of Barbera grapes. This wine has a more or less intense ruby red color, sometimes with violaceous reflections; a characteristic vinous, slightly fruity scent; a dry, harmonious, and full-bodied taste. Minimum alcohol content: 10.5%; minimum total acidity: 5 per mil; net dry extract: 20 per mil.
- Production Area: It includes the morainic hills of Canavese area, in the Province of Turin, and some Municipalities of the Provinces of Biella and Vercelli. Among the Municipalities of Po Torinese Park, there are Mazzè and Villareggia.
- Legislative Protection: Canavese wine has obtained the DOC label (Controlled Designation of Origin) with the Ministerial Decree 12th September 1996. This wine has the following code: B303 X 019 2 X X A 0 X.
Canavese Barbera Wine vineyard
(photo by: Andrea Miola)
