Red

Dogliani Bio

By Cantina Clavesana, Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina Clavesana Dogliani Bio

The cooperative's first organic Dogliani DOCG, made entirely from organically farmed Dolcetto by its younger members.

Tasting notes

Ruby red with violet reflections; spiced blackberry aromas; dry, tannic palate with pleasant acidity.

Pairs well with

Traditional Piemontese first courses such as tagliatelle or raviole.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Dogliani DOCG
Grape
Dolcetto 100%
Production area
Grown in the western Langhe among the calanchi, farmed organically; vineyards at 300-600 m altitude.
Soil
Clay, sometimes with good limestone content.
Exposure
East-west and south-south-west
Harvest
First half of September
Vineyard planting
Guyot-trained, organically farmed vines 25-50 years old, density 4,500-5,000 vines/ha (up to 7,000 for the oldest), yield up to 8 t/ha.
Vinification
Macerated on the skins for 6-8 days in stainless steel, full malolactic fermentation, aged 6 months in steel. Alcohol 13.5%, minimum acidity 4.5 g/l.
Serving temperature
16-18°C

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