The 18 DOC wines of the Colli Piacentini witness to the fame of the wine-making tradition in the hills of Piacenza.
The ancient Romans already knew and appreciated the wines from Piacenza, which have been a passion for many men of power over the centuries. Enough here to mention Pope Paul III Farnese, who generally served his guests only wine from Piacenza, ordering a supply every vintage.
The DOC wines of the Colli Piacentini are: Gutturnio, Gutturnio Classico, Gutturnio Superiore and Classico Superiore, Gutturnio Riserva and Classico Riserva, Trebbianino Val Trebbia, Monterosso Val d'Arda, Valnure, Barbera, Bonarda, Malvasia, Ortrugo, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero, Pinot Spumante (sparkling wine), Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Novello (new wine), Vin Santo (dessert wine) and Vin Santo di Vigoleno.