# Daniela (Cascina Ciuché)

> Red, Piemonte DOC Dolcetto by [Cascina Ciuché](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-ciuche.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-ciuche-daniela).

- **Producer:** Cascina Ciuché
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Dolcetto
- **Grape:** Dolcetto
- **Production area:** Valcioccaro, Costigliole d'Asti
- **Soil:** White calcareous limestone of marine sedimentary origin
- **Exposure:** North-east and south-west, hillside
- **Harvest:** Picked by hand
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 4,000 vines/ha, 150-180 m altitude; vines 30-35 years old; yield 90 quintals/ha
- **Vinification:** Gentle pressing, then maceration and fermentation on the skins with frequent, delicate pump-overs. Matured in temperature-controlled stainless steel. 13.5% abv.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-26



## Summary

A classic, unoaked Dolcetto from 30-35-year-old vines on white limestone soils. Named after Daniela, Angelo's wife.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red, sometimes with violet glints. Vinous, pleasant nose. Dry with a pleasantly bitter finish, medium body and good harmony.