San Fereolo Dogliani Superiore Dolcetto 2017, Piedmont, Italy

REGION 
Dogliani, Piedmont, Italy

 

VARIETAL 
Dolcetto

 

TASTING NOTES

Nicoletta Bocca has been the driving force at San Fereolo since she acquired the property in 1992, during which time she has mastered the terroir of her Valdibà subzone and completed the conversion to certified biodynamic (Demeter). This estate is among the greatest references for the terroir of Dogliani, which is located immediately south of Barolo in the Langhe. The Dogliani DOCG is home to some of the greatest Dolcetto vineyards in Piedmont, and this appellation accounts for the majority of the estate’s 12 hectares under vine. The oldest Dolcetto vines were planted in 1936, while the youngest date back to 1978. -Importer's Notes

 

This is a bold, age-worthy expression of Dolcetto showing depth and complexity well beyond the grape’s typical profile. It offers dark cherry, plum and blackberry fruit layered with dried herbs, leather and a touch of spice. The palate is firm and structured with concentrated fruit balanced by fresh acidity, fine-grained tannin and earthy, mineral nuances with a savory finish. Decanting enhances its complexity, and while it drinks well now, it will continue to evolve beautifully over the next several years.

 

(Biodynamic)