Red

Dolbà

By Giovanni Viberti, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Giovanni Viberti Dolbà

A blend of 60% Dolcetto from Dogliani and 40% Barbera from the La Gemella estate in Barolo, first made in 2023. Ageing potential 3-5 years.

Tasting notes

Intense ruby red. Red fruit, almond and raspberries; immediate, with a soft, round finish.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC Rosso
Grape
Dolcetto 60%, Barbera 40%
Production area
Valdibà vineyard in Dogliani and Vergne, Barolo
Vinification
Dolcetto macerated and fermented with submerged cap (8 days, skins separated from the still-fermenting must), Barbera vinified with floating cap (12 days). A small part is fermented as whole bunches for a light carbonic effect. Blended just after malolactic fermentation and rested about 12 months in steel before racking and bottling.
Serving temperature
16-18 C

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