# Langhe Dolcetto (Cantina Clavesana)

> Red, Langhe DOC Dolcetto by [Cantina Clavesana](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-clavesana.md), Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-clavesana-langhe-dolcetto).

- **Producer:** Cantina Clavesana
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Dolcetto
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Produced in the Langhe and Alta Langa, in vineyards at 250-600 m altitude.
- **Soil:** Clay and marl-clay, with little skeleton.
- **Exposure:** East-west
- **Harvest:** Mid-September
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot-trained, vines 15-25 years old, density 3,500-4,500 vines/ha, yield 10 t/ha.
- **Vinification:** Fermented in stainless steel at 25-28°C, aged in steel.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

An easy-drinking, everyday Langhe DOC Dolcetto, fermented and aged in steel.

## Tasting notes

Medium-intensity colour with ruby and violet reflections. Winy, gently spiced nose. Youthful sapidity and some dry tannin on the palate, with a slightly bitter finish.

## Food pairings

Everyday dishes, especially pasta with red meat sauces such as ragù, agnolotti, and uncomplicated meat second courses such as fassone steak and polpette.