Description
The Gutturnio PDO is reserved exclusively for Red wine.
Production Area
The production area of Gutturnio PDO is within the territory of a few municipalities in the Province of Piacenza, in the Emilia-Romagna region.
Description of product typologies
Gutturnio PDO is bright ruby red, varying in intensity and becoming more intense with ageing; the nose reveals a fresh fragrance of blackberry and pansy, and is characteristic and pleasant; it is elegant, harmonious and full-bodied on the palate. It must display one of the following on the label: Frizzante, Superiore or Classico Superiore, Riserva or Classico Riserva. Grapes destined for the vinification of Gutturnio PDO Rosso wines must ensure a minimum natural alcohol level of 12% vol., 12.5% vol. for Gutturnio PDO Superiore and Classico Superiore and 13% vol. for Gutturnio PDO Classico Riserva. Gutturnio PDO Superiore can be released for consumption after April 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were harvested. Riserva wines must undergo a minimum ageing and maturing period of 24 months, commencing September 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced, of which at least 6 months must be in wooden recipients.
Additional specifications
The Gutturnio PDO designation can be followed by the specification Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
