Red

Dogliani Superiore Mito

By Cantina Clavesana, Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina Clavesana Dogliani Superiore Mito

The Mito line's Dogliani Superiore DOCG, from the estate's oldest Dolcetto vines and aged a minimum 12 months in concrete.

Tasting notes

Ruby red evolving towards garnet with age. Red fruit turning to spice on the nose, with balsamic and almond notes on the finish.

Pairs well with

Piemontese dishes with bold flavours: meat second courses and medium-to-long-aged cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Dogliani Superiore DOCG
Grape
Dolcetto
Production area
From the estate's oldest Dolcetto vines, averaging over 35 years, on clay-limestone soils in the southern Langhe near the rivers dividing the plains from the hills, an area settled since Roman or pre-Roman times.
Soil
Clay-limestone.
Harvest
First ten days of September
Vineyard planting
Vines averaging over 35 years old, hand-harvested.
Vinification
Fermented in steel with 6-9 days' maceration; aged in lined concrete tanks for a minimum 12 months from 15 October of the harvest year, as required by the DOCG rules.

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