Winemaker Notes
Intense, persistent and fruity, dominated by the cerry, red and black currant and redberry.
Full bodied, elegant and well balanced. Intense and structured with typical almond aftertaste.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2008 Dolcetto Dogliani Sori San Martino bursts from the glass with dark red cherries, menthol, spices and a host of other balsamic nuances that are woven together beautifully. Even though the 2008 is a relatively mid-weight vintage, the San Martino reveals gorgeous depth and complexity in its aromas and flavors. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015.
Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.