# Casalé (Mauro Rei)

> Red, Monferrato DOC Dolcetto by [Mauro Rei](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/mauro-rei.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/mauro-rei-casale).

- **Producer:** Mauro Rei
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Monferrato DOC Dolcetto
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 85%, Shiraz 15%
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyard 40 years old, full south exposure, short pruning with 6 to 8 buds
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-24


## Summary

Dolcetto with 15% Shiraz from a 40-year-old south-facing vineyard that local growers consider the best soil in the area.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red tending to violet. Pleasant and low in acidity, dry and tannic, with small red fruits, blackberry and plum, a hint of spice and a bitter almond finish.

## Food pairings

Vegetable starters, cured meats, veal and beef, risottos, mushrooms, legume soups