Monterustico Dogliani Dolcetto 2023

Monterustico Dogliani Dolcetto

Region: Piedmont, Italy

Vintage: 2018

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Dolcetto

ABV: 12.5%

Beautiful deep violet purple color. Notes of purple flowers and fruits, violet, raspberries and dark cherries, delicate whiffles of mint and balsamic tones all lend tons of lift to the wine. Refreshing and thirst-quenching palate, velvety tannins, with a juicy finish that recalls the nose of red fruits.

The grapes are sourced from three different vineyards in Dogliani with distinctive terroirs: Monterustico, Casabianca and Zovetto. Monterustico, located at 300m , has predominantly red clay that unleashes depth and power. Casabianca, at 270m, is characterised by a mix of alluvial loam and gravel. Zovetto, the highest of the sites at 340m, features older soils that are mainly composed of white marls. This is the vineyard that contributes elegance and length to the wine.

The grapes were harvested in late August and September. Gentle maceration with partial submerged cap lasts to 20 days, followed by a neutral ageing in stainless-steel.

Monterustico is an exciting project from the Vaira family, seeking to revitalise Dogliani, a region which, 30 years ago, was more sought after than Barolo. Situated on the southern Langhe hills, about 16 kilometres south of Barolo, it is known to produce outstanding Dolcetto grown on clay/marl soils known as ‘formazioni di Lequio’.