Colline Novaresi

Colline Novaresi is located in the north-western corner of Italy's Piedmont region. It was granted DOC status in 1994 and its vineyards overlap those of the DOCs Fara and Boca, as well as the Ghemme DOCG. The reds are dominated by Spanna, the local name for the king of red grapes, Nebbiolo, with supporting roles played by Barbera, Vespolina and Croatina. The rosso wine must be crafted from a minimum 30% Spanna, a maximum 40% Uva Rara and 30% Vespolina and/or Croatina, while the bianco is 100% Greco Novarese.