Alcohol: 13.0 %
Grape(s): 100% Dolcetto
Location: Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
Tasting Notes: Vibrant ruby-purple with a violet rim. Aromas of juicy black cherry, wild raspberry and violets mingle with hints of almond skin and subtle spice. The palate is medium-bodied and fruit-forward, with crisp acidity, soft tannins and flavors of red plum, blackberry and a touch of licorice. It finishes fresh and slightly savory with the pleasant bitter-cherry lift that marks Dolcetto.
Notes: 100% Dolcetto from calcareous-clay hillside vineyards in the Langhe around Barolo and La Morra, at roughly 300 to 350 meters. Fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures and aged briefly in tank to preserve the primary fruit, with no oak influence. A 2022 that has had a few years in bottle to settle and soften.
Food Pairing: Perfect with antipasti, charcuterie, tajarin or pasta with ragù, pizza, roasted chicken and mild to medium cheeses. Bright acidity and gentle tannin make it a versatile everyday red.
Winery Story: Azienda Agricola Collina San Ponzio is a family farm in the Langhe, working traditional Piedmontese varieties such as Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo with sustainable viticulture and minimal-intervention cellar work. Their Dolcetto sits at an everyday price from the same hallowed ground as their Barolo: honest, traditional Langhe winemaking in every glass.
