Pinerolese

The Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) "Pinerolese" includes the Rosso, Rosè, Barbera, Bonarda, Freisa, Dolcetto, Doux d'Henry and Ramie wines.

Grapes

The red and rosé wines of the "Pinerolese" denomination are made from grapes coming from vineyards composed, for at least 50%, of Barbera, Bonarda, Nebbiolo and Chatus vines, taken alone or together. In the variants with indication of grape variety, however, this must represent 85% of the blend. Particular is the Ramie, in which Avanà, Avarengo, Chatus and Becuet are used (minimum 60%, alone or combined). Finally, in all "Pinerolese" wines, up to the missing quotas, there may be grapes of other similar grape varieties, non-aromatic, suitable for cultivation in Piemonte.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The "Pinerolese Rosso" (minimum total alcoholic strength by volume 10% vol.) has a more or less intense ruby red aspect, associated with a characteristic and winy smell and a parched and harmonious taste. The rosé (10% vol.) has a colour ranging from rosé to light ruby, with a delicate, pleasant and vinous aroma and a parched and harmonious taste. In the variants with indication of grape variety, as well as in the Ramie version, further organoleptic characteristics emerge, which can be traced in the specification.

Grape production area

The production area of Pinerolese, in Piemonte, is located in an area between the Cottian Alps and the mouth of Val Chisone.

Specificity and historical notes

Already in 1200, according to various testimonies, the area of Pinerolese was rich in vines. Even then, the feather in the cap was the Doux d'Henry, so named in honour of Henry IV.