D.O.C. wines
Colli d’Imola Chardonnay

Legal reference:
The DOC Colli d’Imola wines were established by a Decree on 1 July 1997.

Description:
The Chardonnay designation is attributed exclusively to wines produced with at least 85% of grape coming from the same-named vine variety. The remaining 15% is made up of white grape from vine varieties which are authorised and recommended in the Province of Bologna. Chardonnay has a more or less intense straw-yellow colour, a delicate bouquet and a long-lasting, slightly sweet and harmonic taste with is quite distinctive. The total minimum alcohol content is 11.5% and it should be served at 10°C. Chardonnay also comes in the sparkling type.

Growing techniques:
The suitable soil is well-exposed, medium-texture and clayey, usually calcareous. Vineyards are allowed to be irrigated not more than twice a year. The maximum production per hectare is 10 tons with a grape yield not higher than 70%. The minimum number of plants per hectare is 3,330 (for the new vineyards).

Production area :
It includes the vine-growing areas located in the municipalities of Fontanelice, Borgo Tossignano, Casalfiumanese, Imola, Dozza, Castel San Pietro Terme and Ozzano dell’Emilia. As for the municipalities of Imola, Dozza, Castel San Pietro Terme and Ozzano dell’Emilia, the downstream boundary is marked by Highroad No. 9 Via Emilia.

Food matches:
Chardonnay is a round wine with a very intense bouquet. It marries well with traditional soups with broth such as passatelli, zuppa imperiale and tortellini. It can also be drunk outside mealtimes with the typical apricots of the Santerno Valley, especially with the Reale d’Imola variety.

Protection association:
Ente Tutela Vini di Romagna
48018 Faenza (Ra) - C.so Garibaldi, 2
Tel. 0546 28455 Fax 0546 665063
E-Mail:entevini@mbox.queen.it

Comitato D.O.C. Colli d'Imola
via Boccaccio, 27 - 40026 Imola (BO)
Tel. 0542/602400 e Fax 0542/602426
E-Mail:agricoltura@comune.imola.bo.it

Related events:
"Calici di Stelle" (Wine under the stars) – Imola, Dozza, Fontanelice, the evening of St. Lorenzo (10 August 2003).

“10^ Prova d’assaggio dei Vini dell’Imolese” a competition among the wines produced in Imola’s area. Wine tasting also takes place under the guide of professional sommeliers of A.I.S. (The Italian Association of Sommeliers). It is held during Baccanale, a festival featuring cultural initiatives as well as events related to wine and food. Imola, from 8th to 23rd November.

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