# Viglioni (Simone Scaletta)

> Red, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC by [Simone Scaletta](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/simone-scaletta.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/simone-scaletta-viglioni).

- **Producer:** Simone Scaletta
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** Loam-clay
- **Exposure:** South-West
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyard of 0.95 hectares; yield 7,500 kg per hectare; about 7,000 bottles produced
- **Vinification:** Wines are made with spontaneous fermentation of the must, temperature control only, gentle decanting only when strictly necessary and no filtration.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Dolcetto from a 0.95 hectare south-west vineyard in Monforte d'Alba, described by the producer as edgy and explosive.

## Tasting notes

Violet in colour, with a bittersweet aftertaste of fresh almonds that comes from the balanced, structured acidity of its tannins.