# Pirochetta Amphorae (Cascina Corte)

> Red, Dogliani Superiore DOCG by [Cascina Corte](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-corte.md), Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-corte-pirochetta-amphorae).

- **Producer:** Cascina Corte
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dogliani Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Dolcetto
- **Cru / vineyard:** Pirochetta
- **Production area:** Selection of typical Dogliani grapes from the historic Pirochetta vineyard
- **Soil:** Limestone, blue tuff, clay
- **Harvest:** Manual harvest, mid-September
- **Vineyard planting:** Historic vineyard planted in 1946 and 1951
- **Vinification:** Natural fermentation in amphora without added yeasts, with manual punch-downs. No filtration or fining. Indigenous yeasts. Aged 11 months in amphora and 2 months in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Amphora-aged version of the Pirochetta, a Dogliani Superiore DOCG Dolcetto from the estate's historic 1946 vineyard, fermented and aged in terracotta amphora.

## Tasting notes

Purple-red colour with ruby-violet flashes. Deep and vertical on the nose, with fruity aromas building into an enveloping, balanced bouquet: cherries, plums and redcurrants give way to spice and liquorice notes. The palate shows decisiveness and character, softness and roundness despite evident tannin, with a long, persistent finish. Proven ageing potential.

## Food pairings

Not a wine for light pairings: its structure and personality suit rich meat dishes, and it is also excellent with soups, cured meats and cheeses.