Val Tidone

The Protected Geographical Indication 'Val Tidone' covers the following wines: white, sparkling white, red and sparkling red. In addition, some varieties are required to be indicated on the label.

Grapes

The main grape varieties for the production of "Val Tidone" PGI wines differ according to their type. For white wines, aromatic white Malvasia, white Muscat and Trebbiano (with a share of at least 70%), Barbera and Bonarda (with a minimum of 70%) are required for red wines. The remaining 30% can be produced from other grape varieties of the same colour, suitable for cultivation in Emilia-Romagna. The specification of the vine is allowed if at least 85% of the corresponding vine is used, while the remaining 15% can be obtained from another vine suitable for Emilia-Romagna. The specification also involves the sparkling type, for which artificial gasification is prohibited.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The white "Val Tidone" PGI wines (including sparkling wines) are straw yellow in colour, with a delicate, characteristic aroma and dry, mouthful, semi sweet and sweet taste. The red, even sparkling, is more or less intense red in colour, with a characteristic aroma, while on the palate it is dry, mouthful, semi sweet and sweet. The sparkling versions have an evanescent froth. The minimum total alcoholic strength by volume is 10% vol. for white and sparkling white,10.50% for red and sparkling red. The parameters may vary according to the vine variety and the type of wine: for a more precise characterization, please refer to the information contained in the product specification.

Grape production area

The production area includes part of the province of Piacenza.

Specificity and historical notes

The territory of Piacenza is affected by wine production since ancient times. The Gallic populations descended in the Pianura Padana, the so-called "Gallia Cisalpina", brought their wealth of wine-making knowledge to the area, above all an innovative method of conservation and transport of wine: the wooden barrel, which soon replaced the terracotta.