2016 ODDERO DOLCETTO D'ALBA
2016 ODDERO DOLCETTO D'ALBA, PIEDMONT, ITALY. 100% Dolcetto.
This terrific Dolcetto comes from two vineyard sites: 30 year-old vines in Castiglione Falletto, at 300 meters above sea level with southern exposure, and 40-50 year old vines in the town of La Morra, at 280 meters above sea level, also south-facing. A 12 day maceration in stainless steel was followed by aging in stainless steel before release in spring after the harvest for a fresh and fragrant expression of Dolcetto, with a full body, solid core of blackberry and cherry fruit, subtle almond notes and dry finish. The name Dolcetto can be confusing. People see "dolce" which means "sweet" in Italian, and think it is a sweet wine --- but that is not the case. The "dolce" in the name "dolcetto" relates more to the history grape in the region, not the wine.
About: Oddero is an amazing Barolo producer because a) they have an extraordinary collection of legendary sites (including Brunate, Bussia, and Vignarionda, and Gallina in Barbaresco), and b) because they use the winemaking style that best allows these sites to express their quality and character, what you might call the ‘clean traditional’ style. This style of winemaking is best because it exalts the flavors in the grapes without adding winemaking flavors (like oak, or spoilage flavors) that get in the way. (Importer)
This terrific Dolcetto comes from two vineyard sites: 30 year-old vines in Castiglione Falletto, at 300 meters above sea level with southern exposure, and 40-50 year old vines in the town of La Morra, at 280 meters above sea level, also south-facing. A 12 day maceration in stainless steel was followed by aging in stainless steel before release in spring after the harvest for a fresh and fragrant expression of Dolcetto, with a full body, solid core of blackberry and cherry fruit, subtle almond notes and dry finish. The name Dolcetto can be confusing. People see "dolce" which means "sweet" in Italian, and think it is a sweet wine --- but that is not the case. The "dolce" in the name "dolcetto" relates more to the history grape in the region, not the wine.
About: Oddero is an amazing Barolo producer because a) they have an extraordinary collection of legendary sites (including Brunate, Bussia, and Vignarionda, and Gallina in Barbaresco), and b) because they use the winemaking style that best allows these sites to express their quality and character, what you might call the ‘clean traditional’ style. This style of winemaking is best because it exalts the flavors in the grapes without adding winemaking flavors (like oak, or spoilage flavors) that get in the way. (Importer)
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