Dogliani Superiore — Coste di San Martino
Dolcetto
What to Expect
[Placeholder — Roberto to confirm tasting notes.] Deep ruby in the glass, with dark plum, violet and the characteristic bitter-almond note on the finish that's the signature of great Dolcetto di Dogliani. Fuller and more structured than most Dolcetto thanks to the Superiore ageing requirement.
Serving & Pairing
Classic Piemontese fare — tajarin with ragù, braised meats, or hard mountain cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C.
The Vineyard — Coste di San Martino, Dogliani
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From the Coste di San Martino vineyard in Dogliani (CN), Piemonte — the heartland of Dolcetto, and the only place in Italy where this grape earns DOCG Superiore status. [Placeholder — Roberto to add detail on the plot: exposure, altitude, soil.]
The Grape — Dolcetto
100% Dolcetto, vinified to the stricter Dogliani Superiore standard, which requires lower yields and a minimum period of ageing before release — a world apart from simple, early-drinking Dolcetto.
In the Cellar
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Oak barrel (500L (tonneau)) — [Placeholder — Roberto to confirm ageing period before release]