# Il Nor (Vini Romana)

> Red, Dogliani DOCG by [Vini Romana](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/vini-romana.md), Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/vini-romana-il-nor).

- **Producer:** Vini Romana
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dogliani DOCG
- **Grape:** Dolcetto
- **Production area:** Municipality of Dogliani
- **Soil:** White clay earth with a slight presence of tuff
- **Exposure:** South/East
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, about 40 years average vine age, 5,000 vines per hectare, 1.5 ha, around 10,000 bottles
- **Vinification:** Traditional methods: at least 12 days of temperature-controlled fermentation, winter cold for tartrate precipitation, malolactic fermentation in a semi-underground cellar, repeated racking. Bottled the summer after harvest.
- **Storage:** Can age for 8-10 years without problems.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

The estate's most representative wine, made from a strict selection of its best grapes. The name is Piedmontese dialect for "honour".

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with violet reflexes; firm yet delicate nose with black cherry; strong impact on the palate with a pleasant bitter finish. Pronounced tannins and robust structure suit ageing.

## Food pairings

Main courses and game; red meat.