Romagna DOC
About the wine
The Romagna DOC is a broad and versatile appellation covering the historic wine-growing heart of the Emilia-Romagna region. It encompasses a wide spectrum of styles, ranging from crisp, everyday whites based on Trebbiano Romagnolo and the aromatic Bombino Bianco (locally known as Pagadebit), to the region's flagship red, Sangiovese. The DOC is particularly notable for its diverse sub-zones, which highlight specific hillside terroirs, and its inclusion of traditional styles like Cagnina and sparkling versions of its primary varietals. The wines are generally characterized by their food-friendly acidity and regional typicity, reflecting the transition from the Apennine foothills to the Adriatic plains. While the appellation allows for significant production volumes in the plains, the most distinctive expressions often emerge from the clay-rich, well-drained soils of the hilly sub-zones, where Sangiovese, in particular, gains complexity and structure.
Grape varieties
Production & aging
The production zone spans the provinces of Bologna, Ravenna, Forlì-Cesena, and Rimini. It covers a vast territory extending from the Apennine foothills and pedecollinary areas down to the plains. Key communes include Imola, Faenza, Forlì, Cesena, Bertinoro, and Rimini. The zone is defined by specific geographic boundaries, often following major roads like the Via Emilia or railway lines, excluding high-water-table alluvial soils.