The Albana di Romagna grape grows in the area between Ravenna and Rimini.
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Albana wines are unique in their floral aromas and mineral characteristics. Citrus, Peach, Apricot, and Pineapple are typical flavors, with Acacia flowers in the nose.
The Albana grape grows mainly in Emilia-Romagna.
The grape's origin from the Colli Albani area dates back to Roman times.
Albana di Romagna got the DOC status (Denominazione Origine Controllata e Garantita) in 1967, DOCG in 1987, and changed the name to Romagna Albana in 2011.
The DOCG status covers 5 types of wine:
Name | Alcohol | Sugar |
Bianco Secco | 12.0% | 3 g/l |
Bianco Amabile | 12.5% | 30 g/l |
Bianco Dolce | 13.0% | 70 g/l |
Passito | 17.0% | 300 g/l |
Passito Riserva | 24.0% | 350 g/l |
Emilia Romagna enjoys has a mild continental climate: Wet winters and dry summers.
The most important landmark is the River Po. It is responsible for cooling breezes that are vital in the flat terrain.
Unlike Toscana and Piemonte, the wine growers cannot rely on elevation and the moderating effects of diurnal temperatures.
One exception is the hills around Bologna with the sandstone and limestone terroirs of the Colli Bolognesi, with some very high-quality wine production.
The plains around the Po Valley are known for their fertile alluvial soils, ideal for growing grapes. The area is particularly well-suited for producing sparkling wines like Lambrusco.
The hills of the Apennines has a mix of clay, sand, and limestone soils, providing excellent drainage and mineral content, ideal for producing high-quality wines.
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Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG
Romagna Albana DOCG
Bosco Eliceo DOC
Colli Bolognesi DOC
Colli d’Imola DOC
Colli di Faenza DOC
Colli di Parma DOC
Colli di Rimini DOC
Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa DOC
Colli Piacentini DOC
Colli Romagna Centrale DOC
Emilia-Romagna DOC
Gutturnio DOC
Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC
Modena DOC
Ortrugo dei Colli Piacentini DOC
Reggiano DOC
Reno DOC
Romagna DOC
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