Definition
Collina Torinese Barbera is a wine which obtained the Controlled Designation of Origin in 1999. It consists of a mixture of grapes of Barbera vines (at least 85%), Freisa, and other grapes. Minimum alcohol content: 10.5°; minimum total acidity: 5 per mil. The color is intense ruby red, the scent is winy and characteristic, and the taste is dry, fresh, harmonious, and full bodied. Collina Torinese Barbera is a table wine.
- Production Area: Municipalities of Andrezeno, Arignano, Baldissero Torinese, Brozolo, Brusasco, Casalborgone, Castagneto Po, Castiglione Torinese, Cavagnolo, Chieri, Cinzano, Gassino Torinese, Lauriano, Marentino, Mombello di Torino, Moncalieri, Montaldo Torinese, Monteu Da Po, Moriondo Torinese, Pavarolo, Pecetto Torinese, Pino Torinese, Riva presso Chieri, Rivalba, San Raffaele Cimena, San Sebastiano Da Po, Sciolze, Verrua Savoia.
- Legislative Protection: Collina Torinese red wine obtained the Controlled Designation of Origin in 1999 (D.M. 14/10/1999 - G.U. 21/10/1999 n. 248) and has the following code: B350 X 019 2 X X A 0 X.