Dolcetto d’Alba DOC

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Variety
Dolcetto 100%

Exposure and average altitude
Southeast, west / 360 meters

Soil
Lequio formation (Serravalliano), young soils with poor/minimal hydration made up of calcareous clay marls

Training system
Guyot

Fertilizations
Organic and compost

Weeding
Mechanical

Certification
Organic Wine

Vinification and Aging

Vinificataion: Thinning of shoots and early clusters throughout the maturation period with further bunch selection at harvest time. The grapes go through the traditional process for red wine vinification and fermentation at temperatures of 28°-30° C in steel tanks.

Aging: In steel.

Tasting Notes

The colour is a lively ruby red with purplish hues characteristic of the variety. Notes of geranium and fresh fruit emerge on the nose. On the palate it is dry with a tartness and warmth. The split red fruits mixed with their perceptible tannins give a pleasing almond finish. Suggested serving temperature: 15-17° C.

Reviews

Signature
Vintage
Score

James Suckling

Vintage 2022
Score 89 points

James Suckling

Vintage 2020
Score 90 points

James Suckling

Vintage 2019
Score 89 points

James Suckling

Vintage 2017
Score 89 points

Wine Enthusiast

Vintage 2022
Score 91 points

Wine Spectator

Vintage 2015
Score 89 points

Wine Spectator

Vintage 2012
Score 89 points

Vini Buoni

Vintage 2021
Score The Crown

Iwsc

Vintage 2006
Score Silver Best in Class

Merum

Vintage 2007
Score 3 Stars