# Dogliani Superiore Mito (Cantina Clavesana)

> Red, Dogliani Superiore DOCG by [Cantina Clavesana](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-clavesana.md), Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-clavesana-dogliani-superiore-mito).

- **Producer:** Cantina Clavesana
- **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.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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