Winemaker Notes
A wine obtained from Nebbiolo grapes of Dogliani, elegant, with a garnet red robe and persistent fruity notes (currant, blueberries, cassis). Full-bodied and extremely pleasant to drink even when young.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Inviting nose of plums, sour cherries, oranges, tobacco and tar. Firm and well-framed, yet the tannins melt into the fruit. Medium- to full-bodied, lengthy and delicious.
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.