It is a native variety of the Colli Piacentini and has documented proofs of its presence in the territory until 1881, when it appears in the "Ampelographic Bulletin" with the name of Altrugo. For decades it was primarily used as a blending grape, and only since the last three decades of the twentieth century the potential of this variety and the opportunity to vinify grapes were discovered. It has big, cylindrical-conical, very compact and often winged bunches, while its grapes are round, medium-size, thick, strong and with greenish-yellow, slightly dotted and covered in bloom skin.
The Ortrugo has always been present in the territory of Piacenza but was used as a belnd grape ....
Aromatic, delicious sweet and warm, softness and flavor, with intense notes of yellow flowers...
Particular nuance pink gold, incisive toasty and spicy background of melted butter and peanuts,...
Delicate herbs and peony, lime and white-fleshed fruit, freshness and balance, pleasant fruity...
Clear coppery tones, opens notes of melon and pear. Warm and soft, pressing flavor. Long closure...
