Harvest Date: Hand-harvested in late September
Aging: Aged in steel and concrete for 8 to 9 months before bottling
Tasting Notes: Dolcetto means “the little sweet one”, but don’t let the name fool you! Dolcetto is a dry red wine noted for its juicy fruit character, low levels of acidity and mild tannins. No sweetness! This Dolcetto has a deep ruby red color with violet highlights. The aromatic profile is fresh with notes of cherry, violet, plum, cassis and blackberry jam. On the palate is velvety, fruity and harmonious.
Vineyard Notes: Vineyard location: Municipalities of Barbaresco Rabajà-Bas and Neive. Estate-owned vineyards. Total vineyard surface: 0.87 Ha. Exposure: North / North-West Soil: Tortonian soil rich in very compact blue marl. Plants per hectare: from 3800 to 5000. Vine training system: Guyot with 8-9 buds. Google Earth Coordinates: 44°43’11.50”N 8°5’2.01”E
Production Notes: Yield: 45 hl. per hectare. Fermented in stainless steel tanks at 26 -28°C for 8 – 10 days. Aged in steel and concrete for 8 to 9 months before bottling.
Food Pairing: Pairing: characteristic dishes, cheeses, roast sausage, pizza, grilled steaks, grilled vegetables, fresh tuna steaks. Serving temperature: 15-17° C
Other Notes: The estate was established in 1920 by Giovanni Mainerdo, who, fueled by a great passion for wine, began vinifying small batches of grapes from certain areas of particular prestige in different municipalities in Neive, Barbaresco and Serralunga d’Alba.
