Rizieri - Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba DOCG - Sori del Ricchino - 2024

Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba Sori’ del Ricchino • 

Denomination: DOCG • 

Variety: Dolcetto • 

Production area: Sorì del Ricchino, Diano d’Alba • 

Altitudine and exposure: 350 m a.s.l.; West/South-West • 

Soil: calcareous and clayey with sandy veins 

IN THE VINEYARD • 

Type of growth: Guyot • Fertilizer: Natural manure, green manure • 

Harvest: By hand in 20 kg crates; first half of September • 

Average production: 50 hl/ha IN THE CELLAR • 

Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for 8- 10 days. • 

Aging: In stainless steel tanks for about 6 months. In order to preserve the delicate flavor of marasca cherry typical of Dolcetto and in full respect of tradition, it does not undergo aging in wood. 

TASTING NOTES 

Colour: Purple-red with violet reflections • 

Bouquet: Floral and fruity notes of violet, cherry and blackberry jam. • 

Taste: Fresh and smooth with a typical pleasant almond and tannic finish. 

EVOLUTION AND FOOD PAIRINGS • Evolution: It can be stored up well for 3-4 years • 

Food pairings: Starters, first courses, cold cuts and meats. It’s also excellent with medium-aged cheeses. 

Punti: VERONELLI (2016): 89 punti - 2 bicchieri Gambero Rosso (2021)