Designation: Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
Wine type: red dry wine
Variety: Dolcetto 100%
Sottovar/clone: mass selection + CN22
Vintage: 2010
Bottle size: 750 mL
The Vineyard
There are in the village of Barolo, Coste di Vergne- Fossati- Pascolo, and in the village of Novello, Ravera.
The Farming
Farming: sustainable
Pruning: Guyot mixed system
Ground: natural turfing
Irrigation: no
Green harvest: yes, according to vigor and climate of the season
The Harvest
Harvest: early September
Picking: by hand
Sorting: manual
The Vinification
Vinification: 6-10 days of fermentation at free temperature < 30°C
Method: traditional, with punch-down
M.L.F.: right after alcoholic ferm
Ageing: stainless-steel tank until following spring
Dolcetto is a demanding grape variety: it requires good sun exposure and all the attention and care of a prima donna.
We grow our Dolcetto only in vineyards with a great vocation. For us, it is a tribute to this extraordinary indigenous variety, and it brings all the freshness and taste from the fruit to the bottle in a symphony of fragrances and flavors.
TASTING NOTE 2010: Showing a dress of wonderful violet color and a symphony of fragrances and flavors, our Dolcetto is fresh and true to its variety. Blue and red fruits followed by dried herbs suggesting mint and liquorice. It is smooth and open to the palate, nicely alcoholic and with good tannins that never leave the mouth too dry, all lightened by a fresh acidity. This vintage’s Dolcetto is everything and more with a touch of elegance and class.
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