Colli d'Imola

"Colli d'Imola" is a Protected Designation of Origin that identifies white wines, even sparkling and Superiore, and red wines, also in Novello and Riserva. In some cases, the denomination is accompanied by the specification of the vine of production: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera, Trebbiano, Chardonnay.

Grapes

"Colli d'Imola" wines, both white and red, are produced from grapes coming from vineyards composed of one or more berry vines of the same colour, suitable for cultivation in Emilia Romagna. For Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera, Trebbiano, Pignoletto and Chardonnay wines, on the other hand, a minimum of 85% of the grapes from the corresponding vine must be used, together with those from other suitable vine varieties, always with berries of a similar colour.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

"Colli d'Imola" white (also sparkling and Superiore) is straw yellow, with a vinous and slightly fruity aroma; the flavour is dry, mouthful, medium sweet and sweet, and in Superiore it has the right body, dry and harmonious. The minimum total alcoholic strength by volume is 11% vol. (11.5% vol. for Superiore). For red and red Riserva (11.5% vol.), on the other hand, the color is ruby, with garnet reflections due to aging; the aroma is vinous and intense, combined with a dry flavor, which in the basic version is sweet, sweet and sweet. The aroma of red Novello (11% vol.) is more fruity, with a dry, round, savoury and harmonious taste. Finally, the white and red wines with indication of grape variety, add to the characteristics listed the organoleptic elements typical of their origin.

Grape production area

The production area is located in only seven municipalities, all in the province of Bologna.

Specificity and historical notes

Specificity and historical notes The first traces of viticulture in the "Colli d'Imola" area date back to the Middle Ages and more precisely to 1300. It is in 1800, however, that we see a progressive development, also facilitated by the introduction in the cultivation of foreign vines.