quintale (q/ha)

Italian · quintal

A quintale is 100 kg; Italian specifications give yields in quintals per hectare, for example 180 q/ha for Lambrusco di Sorbara.1

Reading the figure

180 q/ha equals 18,000 kg of grapes per hectare. Other regions state yields in other units: Rive Prosecco is limited to 13 t/ha and Cava de Paraje Calificado to 8,000 kg/ha.2,3 In Champagne, grapes are pressed in units of 4,000 kg, the marc.4,5

See Lambrusco di Sorbara and sparkling red.

Lambrusco di Sorbara is a DOC, and Lambrusco producers are grouped in a protection consorzio, the Consorzio Tutela Lambrusco.1,6

See also

Lambrusco di SorbaraRegionsSparkling redStylesRiveGlossaryParaje CalificadoGlossaryMarcGlossary

Sources

  1. Consorzio Tutela Lambrusco. Denominations
  2. UK Government (assets.publishing.service.gov.uk) hosting the consorzio's English text. Conegliano Valdobbiadene - Prosecco DOCG production regulations, English version 12.2018 (2018-12)
  3. Consejo Regulador DO Cava. Pliego de condiciones DOP Cava
  4. Comité Champagne (champagne.education). Factsheet: Champagne making process (EN) (2024-05)
  5. Union des Maisons de Champagne. Pressing
  6. Consorzio Tutela Lambrusco - home

Facts checked on 2026-10-19