# Pubblicano (Giovanni Viberti)

> Red, Dogliani DOCG by [Giovanni Viberti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giovanni-viberti.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giovanni-viberti-pubblicano).

- **Producer:** Giovanni Viberti
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dogliani DOCG
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Dogliani, Valdibà hill
- **Vinification:** Hand harvest in 20 kg crates. After destemming and crushing, fermentation starts in rotary fermenters; after about 2 days a delestage removes the seeds via an auger and the must is returned to the skins to continue maceration until the sugars are used up. After racking into steel, malolactic fermentation follows; two rackings before bottling, with full expression after 3-4 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Dogliani DOCG Dolcetto from the Valdibà hill, first made in 2021 and named after an anecdote about the 1593 Dogliani harvest ordinance. Ageing potential 5+ years.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with violet reflections. Blackberry, plum and strawberry in spirit.