Ronchi Lugo is part of one of the largest cooperatives in northern Italy.  This cooperative, Agrintesa, is located in an important agricultural area in the eastern part of Emilia-Romagna. The wine is bottled by Cantine Ronchi in Lugo close to the historic town of Ravenna. 

The origins of the name Cagnina remains shrouded in mystery, but this wine has been made since the 13th century exclusively in the Emilia-Romagna Region, just south of Venice, in Italy. "Dolce Donna," means "Beautiful Woman" in Italian.  The name is also a play on words, as “Dolce” also means “Sweet”, making this wine a sweet, beautiful pleasure.

Tasting notes: Pleasantly sweet, the berry aromas and flavors of Dolce Donna are impossible to resist. Low in alcohol, this is a fun and easy to drink red wine for those who prefer their wines “off dry”.

Region: Emilia-Romagna
Classification: Cagnina di Romagna DOP
Area of Production: Ravenna
Grape Variety: 100% Refosco
Soil: Clay
Average Age of Vines: 15 - 20 years
Spacing of Plants: 3.30 m. x 1.40 m.
Trellising System: Doppio Capovolto
Production per Acre:  5.80 tons
Vinification Technique: 15 day maceration; fermentation is halted when both the sugar content and alcohol level reach their defined levels; approximately 10 days.
Maturation: Stainless Steel
Total Acidity:  6.2 g/l
PH: 3.40
Sugar Content:  70 g/l
Alcohol: 9%
Total Cases Produced:  1386