Romagna DOC

History and classical literature often speak to us of a particularly productive Romagna, without denying, however, excellent productions: the wines of Cesena in Roman times and even later, the Albana di Bertinoro, as well as the “reddish” Cagnina without forgetting the kind Pay.
Terrano. Byzantine domination may have been the time when Refosco d’Istria or Terrano d’Istria spread to Romagna. The fact is that, in historical times, it gave rise to a highly appreciated wine called “Cagnina”, recognized as DOC with DPR 17-03-1988 (Cagnina di Romagna). Giovanni Manzoni reports that Cagnina is a grape probably originating from Yugoslavia, “held in great value although in ancient times it was small in bunches and sparse berries. Cultivated in Romagna as early as 1200 in some plains of Cesenate, Forlivese and Ravenna, it was then limited only to a few modest vineyards, as it still is today, due to its poor yield “. Several writings and poems between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries attest to the spread and appreciation of Cagnina in Romagna.
White bombino.Locally called Pagadebito gentile, hence the name of the wine. The origin of the vine is not known, but it is a variety spread throughout the Adriatic strip of the Peninsula with different names in the various regions, but which often recall its production capacity. According to Hohnerlein-Buchinger, the etymology would be “it produces enough to pay off debts”, in reality productivity, especially in the hills, is not very high but constant over the years; in fact it is a rustic variety with fertile sub-buds, so much so that if a late frost can seriously compromise the production of most of the other vines, with Pagadebito a good production is still guaranteed. In the Bertinoro area, once upon a time mixed vineyards of Albana gentile and Pagadebiti were made to compensate for a possible lack of production of the first grape variety.The first written mention of a “White Pagadebito” among the vines “de ‘contours of Rimino” is from Acerbi and dates back to 1825. As part of the ampelographic exhibition held in Forlì in 1876, it was possible to compare clusters of Pagadebito coming from different areas and it was agreed that “The Gentle Pagadebito of Forlì, Bertinoro and Predappio differs from the Verdone Pagadebito for the more spherical, less large, less green and sweeter berries”. Historically, a particular and valuable tradition of Pagadebito cultivation in the Bertinoro area has been recognized, also highlighted in the “Pagadebit di Romagna” DOC Disciplinary received with DPR 17-03-1988. As part of the ampelographic exhibition held in Forlì in 1876, it was possible to compare bunches of Pagadebito from different areas and it was agreed that “The Pagadebito gentile di Forlì, Bertinoro and Predappio differs from the Pagadebito verdone for the grapes more spherical, less thick, less green and sweeter “. Historically, a particular and valuable tradition of Pagadebito cultivation in the Bertinoro area has been recognized, also highlighted in the “Pagadebit di Romagna” DOC Disciplinary received with DPR 17-03-1988. As part of the ampelographic exhibition held in Forlì in 1876, it was possible to compare bunches of Pagadebito from different areas and it was agreed that “The Pagadebito gentile di Forlì, Bertinoro and Predappio differs from the Pagadebito verdone for the grapes more spherical, less thick, less green and sweeter “. Historically, a particular and valuable tradition of Pagadebito cultivation in the Bertinoro area has been recognized, also highlighted in the “Pagadebit di Romagna” DOC Disciplinary received with DPR 17-03-1988. less green and sweeter “. Historically, a particular and valuable tradition of Pagadebito cultivation in the Bertinoro area has been recognized, also highlighted in the “Pagadebit di Romagna” DOC Disciplinary received with DPR 17-03-1988. less green and sweeter “.Historically, a particular and valuable tradition of Pagadebito cultivation in the Bertinoro area has been recognized, also highlighted in the “Pagadebit di Romagna” DOC Disciplinary received with DPR 17-03-1988.
Sangiovese.The main area of ​​diffusion of Sangiovese is located between Romagna and Tuscany and it is in these two territories that various biotypes, but above all different wines, have emerged from historical times, the result of the specific and peculiar interaction of different territories with this vine. In the study of the history of a wine, reference is often made to the myths and religions of the peoples, but we must not neglect another fundamental element, the “typicality”, since it passes through the territory, the production methodology and the temporal and social context . As far as Sangiovese is concerned, the first written attestation of its cultivation in the Tuscan territory dates back to the end of 1500 (Soderini), but Cosimo Villifranchi in the second half of the eighteenth century speaks of a “Roman San Gioveto” cultivated in particular in the Faentino area. Between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there are also numerous poems and dithyrambs that praise this wine. In 1839, Count Gallesio arrived in Forlì, from Florence, along the road opened by the Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo along the course of the Montone river and was able to describe the vineyards he encountered along the way: “the vines … are all in low vines attached to a petiole pole as in France, the grapes grown there are for the most part Sangiovese di Romagna ”.

Territory

The geographical area dedicated to the production of DOC Romagna wine extends over the Romagna hills of the provinces of Bologna, Ravenna, Forlì-Cesena and Rimini, in portions of hilly areas that are adequately ventilated, bright and favorable to the fulfillment of all vegetative functions. productive of the vineyards.
The Production Area of ​​the DOC Romagna Albana Spumante wine is located in:
– for the province of Forlì-Cesena, the territory of the municipalities of Castrocaro Terme and Terra del Sole, Forlì, Forlimpopoli, Meldola, Bertinoro, Cesena, Montiano, Roncofreddo, Savignano sul Rubicone and Longiano.
– for the province of Ravenna, the territory of the municipalities of Castel Bolognese, Riolo Terme, Faenza, Casola Valsenio and Brisighella.
– for the province of Bologna, the territory of the municipalities of Borgo Tossignano, Casalfiumanese, Castel San Pietro Terme, Dozza Imolese, Fontanelice, Imola and Ozzano Emilia.
The Production Area of Romagna Cagnina DOC Wine is located in:
– for the province of Forlì-Cesena, the territory of the municipalities of Bertinoro, Castrocaro Terme and Terra del Sole, Cesena, Forlì, Forlimpopoli, Longiano, Montiano, Modigliana, Dovadola, Predappio, Mercato Saraceno, Meldola, Roncofreddo, Savignano sul Rubicone, Gatteo and San Mauro Pascoli.
– for the province of Ravenna, the territory of the municipalities of Brisighella, Casola Valsenio, Castel Bolognese, Faenza and Riolo Terme.The Production Area of DOC Romagna Pagadebit Wine is located in:
– for the province of Forlì-Cesena, the territory of the municipalities of Bertinoro, Borghi, Castrocaro Terme and Terra del Sole, Cesena, Dovadola, Forlì, Forlimpopoli, Longiano, Meldola, Montiano, Predappio, Roncofreddo, Savignano sul Rubicone and Sogliano al Rubicone.
– for the province of Ravenna, the territory of the municipalities of the Municipalities of Brisighella, Casola Valsenio, Castel Bolognese, Faenza and Riolo Terme.
– for the province of Rimini, the territory of the municipalities of Coriano, Misano Adriatico, Morciano di Romagna, Poggio Berni, Rimini, Sant’Arcangelo di Romagna, San Clemente, San Giovanni in Marignano, Torriana and Verucchio.
The Production Area of ​​the DOC Romagna Sangiovese wine is located in:
– for the province of Forlì-Cesena, the territory of the municipalities of Bertinoro, Borghi, Castrocaro Terme and Terra del Sole, Cesena, Civitella di Romagna, Dovadola, Forlì, Forlimpopoli, Galeata, Longiano, Meldola, Mercato Saraceno, Modigliana, Montiano, Portico – San Benedetto, Predappio, Rocca San Casciano, Roncofreddo, S. Sofia, Savignano sul Rubicone, Sogliano al Rubicone, Sorbano-Sarsina and Tredozio.
– for the province of Ravenna, the territory of the municipalities of Brisighella, Casola Valsenio, Castel Bolognese, Faenza, Riolo Terme.
– for the province of Bologna, the territory of the municipalities of Borgo Tossignano, Casal Fiumanese, Castel S. Pietro Terme, Dozza Imolese, Fontanelice, Imola and Ozzano dell’Emilia.
– for the province of Rimini, the territory of the municipalities of Cattolica, Coriano, Gemmano, Misano Adriatico, Mondaino, Monte Colombo, Montefiore Conca, Montegridolfo, Montescudo, Morciano di Romagna, Poggio Berni, Riccione, Rimini, Saludecio, S. Arcangelo di Romagna , San Clemente, San Giovanni in Marignano, Torriana and Verucchio.

Vinification and Aging

During the vinification phases, only loyal and constant oenological practices of the area are allowed, suitable to give the wines their peculiar quality characteristics.
The winemaking practices of Romagna DOC wine include, among other things, that:
– The maximum yield of grapes in DOC Romagna wine must not exceed 65%, 70% for the Trebbiano and Pagadebit types and 50% for the Albana Spumante type; if these parameters are exceeded within the limit of 5%, the excess will not be entitled to the DOC.
– In the designation of Romagna DOC wines, the term ” Vigna ” may be mentioned as long as it is followed by the relative toponym and certain winemaking practices are respected.
– On the labels of each type of DOC Romagna wine it is mandatory to report the year of production of the grapes, with the exception of the Trebbiano Frizzante and Spumante types.
– The DOC Romagna Sangiovese Novello wine must be obtained with at least 50% of wine coming from the carbonic maceration of the grapes.
– During the vinification of the DOC Romagna Sangiovese and Sangiovese Superiore wines, partial drying of the grapes is allowed .
– During the vinification of the DOC Romagna Albana Spumante wine, the fermentation of the must can be carried out, even in part, in wooden containers.
– The DOC Romagna Albana Spumante wine must be obtained with the Classic or Charmat Method.
– The DOC Romagna Sangiovese Riserva wines and the Sangiovese Superiore Riserva typology must be aged for at least 24 months, 6 of which are in bottle.
– The Romagna Cagnina DOC wine labels must bear the specific “Dolce” (Sweet).