Wine: Piemonte Dolcetto
Price: $24.99
Vintage: 2023
Vineyard: Garbagnina
Harvested: September 23, 2023
Brix @ Harvest: 22
Alcohol: 13%
pH: 3.3
TA: 5.5
Fermentation: Hand-harvested Dolcetto grapes are chilled to 5°C in 6 kg crates. After 36 hours of skin contact, grapes are destemmed and transferred to fermentation vessels. Prior to fermentation, pump-overs extract color. Once the desired ruby hue is achieved, the juice is drained and pressed. Fermentation then proceeds without skins, with one-third in barrels and two-thirds in stainless steel. This Burgundy-inspired process beautifully preserves the Dolcetto grape’s vibrant fruit and aromatic qualities.
Aging: Aged in a careful blend of stainless steel and French Chassin oak for 6 months. Bottled April 3, 2024.
Aromas: Fresh strawberries, raspberries, and violets.
Flavors: Fresh red berries with hints of clove.
Vintage Notes: Near-ideal balance between warm, dry summer weather and rain during spring. Late August rain extended harvest until September 23rd.