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THE
COLLI DI PARMA (PARMA HILLS) WINE
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The idea of cultivating vineyards in the Parma Province
(‘Bacco loves hills, and his hills remain his temple and
his religion…’) was developed at the beginning of the
‘900s; until then in the Parma countryside there were
sporadic rows of vines (Lambrusco, Barbera, Croatina…),
interspersed among the mulberry trees, left room to the
subsidized growers…it was an antique wine, perfectly “peasant”,
used to quench thirst and flavor dishes – soups included).
A more modern vineyard cultivation developed above all
in favored climate and geological textures: the Parma
hill making up the Val d’Enza and Val Stirane.
In 1978, reunited in a volunteer Consortium for the
tutelage of the wines of Colli di Parma, the wine
growers give life to a further product qualification,
which soon achieved the merited DOC: the Colli di Parma
wines are born. Out front is the very famous Malvasia (bearing
the name of Malvasia di Candia vineyard), then the
Sauvignon (also with the Champenoise method) and, in the
end, the Red Colli di Parma (from Barbera and Bonaria
grapes) seals a high-lineage triptych. The Consortium,
in its specifications, prescribes the maximum yield per
hectare and all the different production disciplines,
which, protecting consumers’ rights, ensure the highest
product quality.
DOC production zone
The hilly territory of the Parma province,
including the towns of Sala Baganza, Calestano,
Collecchio, Felino, Fidenza, Fornovo di Taro,
Langhirano, Lesignano de' Bagni, Medesano, Noceto,
Salsomaggiore Terme, Terenzo, Traversetolo and Varano
de' Melegari. The suitable hilly terrains and
appropriate orientation, excluding those of the valley
floor and those at an altitude higher than 400 meters
above sea level.
DOC WINES
Red Colli di Parma DOC Wine
It’s the classic red or lively of the Parma hills. The
denominazione di origine controllata (D.O.C.) is
reserved for wine coming from grapes in the following
percentages: Barbera (from 60% to 75%); Bonaria and
Croatina alone or together, from 25% to 40%.
Red Colli di Parma splendidly accompanies roasts,
braised meats, Parmigiano-Reggiano and above all typical
Parma boiled dishes.
Colore:
intense ruby red with violet reflections
Profumo: persistent, intense, and
fruity
Temperatura di servizio: 10-16°C
Malvasia
DOC
On the Parma hills, and
in a special way in the Maiatico area, in val Baganza,
and Arola, in val Parma, on the slopes surround the
extraordinary and visitable Castello di Torrechiara (which
gets its name from "Torchiara", town of wine presses,)
at an altitude no higher than 400 meters, grows the
aromatic Malvasia di Candia, from which "Malvasia dei
Colli di Parma" (DOC) is derived.
It's a tranquil dinner wine or vivacious desert
wine, of a pleasant and aromatic perfume, harmonious
taste, dry or sweet, still or sparkling and of a low
alcohol content (10,5°) ideal with light starters and
vegetable dishes; perfect, when sweet, for fruity
desserts.
Malvasia Colli di Parma is a sparkling white wine is a
beautiful match for typical Parma salamis and
traditional first courses, such as lamb or tortelli and
chives.
Color:
straw yellow
Perfume: persistent, fragrant, intense, and
fruity
Serving temperature: 8-10°C
Sauvignon DOC
Along the hills of
Parma, and especially in the Maiatico area, in val
Baganza, and Arola, in val Parma, on the slopes that
surround the extraordinary and visitable Castello di
Torrechiara (which gets its name from "Torchiara", town
of wine presses) at an altitude no higher than 400
meters, is grown the aromatic Malvasia di Candia from
which "Malvasia dei Colli di Parma" (DOC) is derived.
It is a tranquil dinner wine or lively dessert wine,
of a pleasant and aromatic perfume, harmonious taste,
dry or sweet, still or sparkling of a low alcohol
content (10,5°) ideal with light starters or vegetable
dishes; perfect, when sweet, for fruity desserts. Served
fresh, it is a white wine that elegantly accompanies
Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham)
Color: straw yellow
Perfume: persistent, fragrant, intense, and
fruity
Serving temperature: 6-10°C
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