Ortrugo dei Colli Piacentini *

About the wine

Ortrugo dei Colli Piacentini is a distinctive white wine appellation from the Emilia-Romagna region, centered on the native Ortrugo grape. This DOC is unique for its focus on a single, often overlooked variety that produces light, straw-colored wines with characteristic greenish reflections. The wines are produced in three primary styles: still (tranquillo), frizzante, and spumante. They are defined by a delicate, subtle bouquet and a signature slightly bitter finish, which provides a refreshing counterpoint to their crisp acidity. The production zone, nestled in the hills of Piacenza, benefits from clay-limestone soils that contribute to the wine's mineral backbone. Whether enjoyed as a lively, effervescent frizzante or a more structured spumante, Ortrugo represents a quintessential expression of Piacentine viticulture, offering an elegant and approachable profile that pairs exceptionally well with local cured meats and regional antipasti.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area is located in the hilly and piedmont zones of the Piacenza province. It encompasses the entirety of the communes of Caminata, Nibbiano, Pianello Val Tidone, Piozzano, and Ziano Piacentino, along with specific hillside territories within Agazzano, Alseno, Bettola, Bobbio, Borgonovo Val Tidone, Carpaneto Piacentino, Castell’Arquato, Castel San Giovanni, Coli, Gazzola, Gropparello, Lugagnano Val d’Arda, Pecorara, Ponte dell’Olio, Rivergaro, San Giorgio Piacentino, Travo, Vernasca, and Vigolzone.