Red

Bricco del Drago

By Poderi Colla, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Poderi Colla Bricco del Drago

Produced since the 1969 vintage, Bricco del Drago was the first 'Super Vino da Tavola' in Piedmont, created by Dr. Luciano Degiacomi and Beppe Colla by softening Dolcetto with a small percentage of Nebbiolo and ageing it in wood. It is the only table wine to have obtained delimitation of its production area by Presidential Decree No. 196 of 1987, making it a monopole.

Tasting notes

Very intense and deep ruby colour with violet shades typical of Dolcetto. Elegant bouquet from the fusion of the delicacy of Nebbiolo with the volume of Dolcetto, with spicy and vinous notes. In the mouth, concentration and length with surprising ageing potential.

Pairs well with

Robust, tasty dishes such as gnocchi with tomato sauce, grilled meats, civet preparations

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC
Grape
Dolcetto 85%, Nebbiolo 15%
Cru / vineyard
Bricco del Drago
Production area
Bricco del Drago vineyard, Cascine Drago
Soil
Poor soil, windy hilltop site
Exposure
Western, 330-400m altitude (Cascine Drago estate)
Vineyard planting
Vineyard set up in 1965; vines from 1970, 1989, 2000
Vinification
The two varieties are hand harvested and processed separately since they mature at different times, blended at a later stage. Maceration is about 5-8 days for Dolcetto and 10-12 days for Nebbiolo at maximum temperatures of 25 and 30 degrees C respectively. Aged in oak barrels for at least one year.
Serving temperature
15-17 degrees C, wide wine glass

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