Bramaterra DOC is a prestigious Italian red wine from Piedmont’s Alto Piemonte region, made primarily from Nebbiolo grapes (50–80%) blended with Croatina and Vespolina. Produced by only 19 small wineries across 31 hectares, these elegant wines age a minimum of 22 months and cost €20–35, making them an accessible introduction to premium Nebbiolo.
The History Behind Bramaterra’s “Wine of the Canons”
Named after a quartz-rich hill in northern Piedmont, Bramaterra has long been revered among local clergy—historically dubbed the “wine of the canons” for its popularity with the ecclesiastical elite of Vercelli. Though wine production in the area dates back centuries, the appellation achieved official DOC classification in 1979, with regulatory refinements introduced in 2010 and 2011.
Bramaterra DOC: This red wine is produced in the Northern part of Piedmont in the Novara province. It is made with min 50% Nebbiolo, Croatina (max 30%), and Vespolina and/ora Uva Rara (max 20%). It can also include other autorized red varieties.
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– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti
– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s Secret Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines At Value Prices And Taste La Dolce Vita by Tony Margiotta
Additionally, you can discover the other wines from Piedmont.
