The Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC is an appellation in the province of Cuneo, in Piedmont. It was recognised by the decree of 27 May 1970. It has about 656 hectares, with an output of 25,200 hectolitres. The production rules were last updated in 2025.
The area
The grapes come from the municipalities of Canale, Castellinaldo d'Alba, Corneliano d'Alba, Monticello d'Alba, Piobesi d'Alba, Priocca, Santa Vittoria d'Alba, Vezza d'Alba, Sinio and Govone, and from part of the territory of many others, including Alba, Bra, Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, Guarene, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Montà, Novello, Roddi and Verduno.
One grape, five wines
All the wines of the DOC are made only from Nebbiolo. The Rosso ages at least 12 months and is released from 1 November of the year after the harvest. The Superiore ages at least 18 months, including six in barrel, and is released from 1 May of the second year. Then there are three sparkling wines: the Bianco, with Nebbiolo vinified as a white wine, the Rosato and the Rosso. The minimum alcohol is 11%.
