Description
The Bagnoli di Sopra PDO or Bagnoli PDO is reserved for the following types of wine: White, Red, Rosé, Spumante, Spumante Rosé and Red Liqueur (Vin da Viajo). The Designation also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Bagnoli di Sopra PDO or Bagnoli PDO is within the entire territory of the municipalities of Agna, Arre, Bagnoli di Sopra, Battaglia Terme, Bovolenta, Candiana, Due Carrare, Cartura, Conselve, Monselice, Pernumia, S. Pietro Viminario, Terrassa and Tribano in the Province of Padua, in the Veneto region.
Description of product typologies
Bagnoli di Sopra or Bagnoli PDO Bianco is straw-yellow in colour, varying in intensity; it displays predominant aromas of freshly cut white and yellow flowers and unripe fruit on the nose; it is smooth, warm and extremely fruity on the palate. Classico can be displayed on the label.Bagnoli di Sopra or Bagnoli PDO Rosso is ruby-red in colour when young, tending towards garnet-red with ageing; the fragrances on the nose change according to age - young wines release floral and fruity aromas, whereas older wines have notes of wood (if aged in barrels), vanilla, roasted seeds and spices; young wines are much stronger on the palate, due to the higher quantity of tannins, which with ageing leave room for a much smoother and balanced flavour. Classico and Riserva can be displayed on the label.Bagnoli di Sopra or Bagnoli PDO Rosé is vivid pink tending towards ruby-red in colour; it is fresh on the nose, delicately laced with almost sweet-like red fruit. Classico can be displayed on the label. Bagnoli di Sopra or Bagnoli PDO Spumante is pale straw-yellow in colour, increasing in intensity if it is produced with the Classic method, with warm golden reflections if it is aged in bottles after disgorgement, and a fine and persistent perlage; the nose displays a characteristic fragrance of yeast and bread crust, with fruity notes tending towards citrus; it is dry, fresh and harmonious on the palate. It can be from “pas-dosé” to dry and Storico (Historical) can be displayed on the label. Bagnoli di Sopra or Bagnoli PDO Spumante Rosé is pale pink to intense ruby-pink in colour, tending towards the characteristic “peau d’oignon” (onion skin) if it is left with yeasts after the second fermentation or ageing in bottles, with a fine and persistent perlage; it is fruity and citrusy on the nose, with sensations of biscuit; it is fresh on the palate, with the flavour of ripe fruit blending easily into that of citrus. It can be from “pas-dosé” to demi-sec and Storico (Historical) can be displayed on the label. Bagnoli di Sopra PDO or Bagnoli PDO Vin da Viajo (Liqueur) is ruby-red in colour, varying in intensity, tending towards garnet-red with ageing; it displays vinous and pronounced aromas on the nose, with scents of marasca cherry and violet in the slightly tannic finish; it is velvety, fine, and ranges from amiable to sweet on the palate, with a long aromatic persistence. Classic and Riserva can be displayed on the label. Wine with the Bagnoli di Sopra or Bagnoli Vin da Viajo Designation is produced with the addition of must and/or partially fermented must and/or fermenting new wine, including those originating from dried grapes, and with ethyl alcohol of grape vine origin. To be qualified as Riserva wines, Bagnoli di Sopra PDO or Bagnoli PDO must undergo an ageing period of at least 24 months, commencing from November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced, of which at least 12 months must be in oak barrels.
Grape variety specifications
The Bagnoli di Sopra PDO or Bagnoli PDO may display the following grape variety specifications. From white grape varieties (incl. Classico, Riserva): min. 85% Marzemina Bianca, pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%. From red grape varieties (incl. Classico, Riserva): for each, min. 85% Cabernet (Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Carmenere), Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Corbina, Cavrara, Turchetta, pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%. The characteristics of the colour, fragrances and flavour of each specification are those typical of the grape variety and terroir of origin.
Additional specifications
The Bagnoli di Sopra PDO or Bagnoli PDO designation can be followed by the specification Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
