Bagnoli di Sopra or Bagnoli DOC is a denomination for white, red and rosé wines from Padova province in the Veneto region in north-east Italy. Varietal wines must contain 85-100% of the respective variety, the remaining 15% must come from other approved varieties

Communes: Agna, Arre, Bagnoli di Sopra, Battaglia Terme, Bovolenta, Candiana, Cartura, Conselve, Due Carrare, Monselice, Pernumia, San Pietro Viminario, Terrassa and Tribano in the province of Padova. The Classico area includes the eponymous municipality of Bagnoli di Sopra. Wines from named vineyard sites (‘Vigna’) are permitted.

Sparkling wines

Spumante DOC: 90% Raboso Piave, 10% other permitted grapes.

Spumante Rosato DOC: 90% Raboso Piave, 10% other permitted grapes.

Stille wines

Bagnoli di Sopra or Bagnoli DOC + varietal: The following named varieties may appear on the label if they comprise 85-100% of the blend: Merlot, Cabernet (Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon and Carmenère), Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Carmenère, Turchetta, Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso, Marzemina bianca, Corbina and Cavrara. Grapes of other vines of similar color, suitable for cultivation in the province of Padua, can contribute up to a maximum of 15%.

Bagnoli di Sopra or Bagnoli DOC Bianco: Made from Marzemina Bianca.

Bagnoli di Sopra or Bagnoli DOC Rosato: Raboso Piave and/or Raboso Veronese (50%), Merlot (max. 40%) and other authorised varieties (max. 10%).

Bagnoli di Sopra or Bagnoli DOC Rosso: Cabernet Franc, or Cabernet Sauvignon  or Carmenère (25%), Cavrara, Corbina, Merlot (15-60%), Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso and Turchetta, and Raboso Piave and/or Raboso Veronese (15%).

Consorzio

Website: www.consorziovinidocbagnoli.it

Bibliography

See Dr Ian d’Agata, Native Wine Grapes of Italy (University of California Press, 2014).