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Dolcetto di Dogliani D.O.C. Vigna Spina
A dense, velvet-smooth wine with remarkable complexion / character, it can be enjoyed in its youth or after a few years’ ageing.
WINE TYPE: Dry Red
GRAPES: 100% Dolcetto
VINEYARD: Cover-cropped with legumes through end of June, then mulched
HARVEST: Mid-, end-September, upon perfect maturation.
HARVEST METHOD: Hand-picked, with rigorous grading of bunches.
VINIFICATION: Careful destemming, then soft pressing of the grapes. Temperature-controlled fermentation on the skins.
MATURATION: Ten months in stainless steel, then 10 months’ bottle ageing.
CELLARING POTENTIAL: 3 - 8 years
SENSORY PROFILE
COLOUR: deep ruby red tending to purple
BOUQUET: vinous, intense, pleasant
TASTE: dry with hints of almonds, good body, persistent
MAINTENANCE: In fresh place, deprived of light with lain down bottle
COMBINING: Roast of white meats and redheads, meats to the grate, game, seasoned cheeses.
TEMPERATURE: 16°-18° C.
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