Val Tidone

About the wine

The Val Tidone IGT covers a specific viticultural area within the Piacenza province of Emilia-Romagna. This denomination is highly flexible, allowing for the production of white and red wines, including frizzante (semi-sparkling) and partially fermented musts. The region is characterized by a temperate sub-continental climate with significant microclimatic variations due to the valley's topography, which protects vineyards from extreme weather and promotes consistent ripening. The soils are notably clay-rich, particularly in the Val Tidone area, which contributes to the distinct character of the wines. The disciplinare emphasizes traditional viticultural practices, such as Guyot training, and highlights the historical importance of the Piacenza hills in Italian winemaking. Producers have the freedom to craft wines from a variety of permitted grapes, with specific requirements for varietal-labeled wines, ensuring a balance between regional tradition and stylistic diversity.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area is located in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna. It encompasses the entire administrative territories of the municipalities of Borgonovo Val Tidone, Caminata, Castel San Giovanni, Nibbiano, Pianello Val Tidone, and Ziano Piacentino, as well as specific portions of the municipalities of Agazzano, Gazzola, Piozzano, and Travo.