Uva Rara (Italy)
Uva Rara is a red wine grape from northern Italy.
It grows primarily in Piemonte and Lombardia.
About Uva Rara
Uva Rara in Piemonte
Colline Novaresi DOC is one of the few regions producing single-varietal Uva Rara wines. These wines are light-bodied, fruit-forward, and floral with refreshing acidity.
In the Nebbiolo based Ghemme DOCG, up to 15% Uva Rara is blended in, providing roundness and aromas.
In the Nebbiolo based Gattinara DOCG, up to 10% Uva Rara is adding softness and fruit to the wines.
Uva Rara in Lombardia
In the Croatina based Oltrepò Pavese DOC 15% Uva Rara is blended in, adding softness and perfume.
Region Piemonte
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
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Soil |
Climate |
Lime-Rich. |
Cool/Mild Continental. |
DOCG Regions in Piemonte
- Alta Langa (Metodo Classico)
- Asti Spumate (100% Moscato)
- Barbaresco (100 %Nebbiolo)
- Barbera d'Asti (Min. 90% Barbera)
- Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
- Barolo (100% Nebbiolo)
- Brachetto d'Acqui (100% Brachetto)
- Gavi (100% Cortese)
- Dogliani Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Ovada Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Diano d'Alba (100% Dolcetto)
- Erbaluce di Caluso
- Gattinara (Min 90% Nebbiolo)
- Ghemme (Min 85% Nebbiolo)
- Moscato d’Asti (100% Moscato)
- Nizza (100% Barbera)
- Roero (100% Arneis)
- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato (90% Ruchè)
- Terre Alfieri (Arneis and Nebbiolo)