Drucà
droo-KAH
A formally delimited MGA within the Barolo commune, part of the comprehensive 2010 geographic classification of Barolo DOCG.
Drucà is a recognized MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) within the Barolo commune of Piedmont, Italy. It was formally delimited in 2010 when Barolo DOCG established its system of 181 MGAs. Like all MGAs, Drucà denotes a specific geographic area rather than a quality tier.
- Official MGA status within Barolo DOCG, formally established in 2010
- Located within the Barolo commune in Piedmont, northern Italy
- One of 181 MGAs delimited across the Barolo DOCG appellation
- Nebbiolo is the sole grape variety grown here, as required by Barolo DOCG rules
- Continental climate tempered by Tanaro river tributary influence
- MGA classification indicates a delimited geographic origin, not a quality ranking
Geographic Identity
Drucà sits within the Barolo commune, one of the core villages of the Barolo DOCG in Piedmont. The appellation's MGA system, introduced in 2010, formally delimited 181 individual geographic areas across the zone. Drucà is among these recognized sites, giving producers the right to include its name on labels when producing wine exclusively from fruit grown within its boundaries. The climate is broadly continental, with the moderating influence of tributaries flowing from the Tanaro river system shaping conditions across the commune.
MGA Classification
The Barolo DOCG introduced its Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva system in 2010, a landmark moment for one of Italy's most important appellations. The MGA designation functions as a geographic indicator, identifying a specific delimited parcel or area rather than conferring a quality hierarchy. Drucà holds this status as a formally recognized site within Barolo, and wines labeled with the MGA name must be produced exclusively from Nebbiolo grown within its boundaries.
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Open Wine Lookup →As a Barolo MGA planted to Nebbiolo, Drucà produces wines that reflect the grape's characteristic profile: firm tannins, high acidity, and notes of dried rose, tar, and red fruit, with the specific expression shaped by site conditions within the Barolo commune.
- Drucà is an MGA within the Barolo commune, one of 181 MGAs formally delimited in 2010
- MGA status indicates a specific geographic area, not a quality classification
- Nebbiolo is the only permitted variety for Barolo DOCG production, including within Drucà
- The Barolo MGA system was introduced in 2010 as part of a broader appellation restructuring
- Continental climate with Tanaro tributary influence characterizes the broader Barolo commune where Drucà is located