DIANO D’ALBA DOCG “PIETRIN” SUPERIORE 2020
DIANO D’ALBA DOCG “PIETRIN” SUPERIORE 2020
Grape: 100% Dolcetto
Colour: Clear, very deep ruby red with purple hues, very consistent to the eye.
Bouquet: Intense and fine bouquet, decidedly complex. The entry is very ripe fruitiness, of red fruit jam, but intertwining with hints of dried flowers and a decidedly important spiciness of cinnamon, clove and vanilla. The perceived ethereality makes the underlying aromas hazy, some even difficult to identify since they are very fine and well blended.
Taste: Dry on the palate, but with a warm, soft entry that contrasts a tannin that is immediately present but not intrusive. Decidedly silky and slightly bitter, it accompanies the ethereal sensations left on the palate by this wine. The almost fortified fruitiness of black cherry mingles with cinnamon and clove supported by a light balsamic of mint. Almond is perceptible on the finish but surprises with its persistence. It does not sin in freshness and is quite savory. Decidedly full-bodied, balanced, intense, fine and persistent. Ready to drink but at the same time still with a very long shelf-life.
Food pairings: Its richness of flavour makes it ideal on main courses of meat, cold meats and cheeses.
Serve at 18°C.
DIANO D’ALBA DOCG “PIETRIN” SUPERIORE 2020
Grape: 100% Dolcetto
Colour: Clear, very deep ruby red with purple hues, very consistent to the eye.
Bouquet: Intense and fine bouquet, decidedly complex. The entry is very ripe fruitiness, of red fruit jam, but intertwining with hints of dried flowers and a decidedly important spiciness of cinnamon, clove and vanilla. The perceived ethereality makes the underlying aromas hazy, some even difficult to identify since they are very fine and well blended.
Taste: Dry on the palate, but with a warm, soft entry that contrasts a tannin that is immediately present but not intrusive. Decidedly silky and slightly bitter, it accompanies the ethereal sensations left on the palate by this wine. The almost fortified fruitiness of black cherry mingles with cinnamon and clove supported by a light balsamic of mint. Almond is perceptible on the finish but surprises with its persistence. It does not sin in freshness and is quite savory. Decidedly full-bodied, balanced, intense, fine and persistent. Ready to drink but at the same time still with a very long shelf-life.
Food pairings: Its richness of flavour makes it ideal on main courses of meat, cold meats and cheeses.
Serve at 18°C.
DIANO D’ALBA DOCG “PIETRIN” SUPERIORE 2020
Grape: 100% Dolcetto
Colour: Clear, very deep ruby red with purple hues, very consistent to the eye.
Bouquet: Intense and fine bouquet, decidedly complex. The entry is very ripe fruitiness, of red fruit jam, but intertwining with hints of dried flowers and a decidedly important spiciness of cinnamon, clove and vanilla. The perceived ethereality makes the underlying aromas hazy, some even difficult to identify since they are very fine and well blended.
Taste: Dry on the palate, but with a warm, soft entry that contrasts a tannin that is immediately present but not intrusive. Decidedly silky and slightly bitter, it accompanies the ethereal sensations left on the palate by this wine. The almost fortified fruitiness of black cherry mingles with cinnamon and clove supported by a light balsamic of mint. Almond is perceptible on the finish but surprises with its persistence. It does not sin in freshness and is quite savory. Decidedly full-bodied, balanced, intense, fine and persistent. Ready to drink but at the same time still with a very long shelf-life.
Food pairings: Its richness of flavour makes it ideal on main courses of meat, cold meats and cheeses.
Serve at 18°C.
The 2020 vintage was in the normal range without prolonged temperature extremes or long rainy/dry phases. This resulted in good grape ripening even in the Pietrìn vineyard, which, with its southwest exposure and the advanced age of the vines, allowed for excellent dolcetto ripening
Municipality: Diano d'Alba Surface area: 0.5 ha Exposure: South-west Grape variety: 100% Dolcetto Alcohol: 15% Year of planting: some vines are 76 years old but the average age of the vineyard is 50 years Planting density: 4500 vines/ha Harvest type: Manual Soil conformation: Clayey-calcareous marl with a good presence of sand and sandstone, resulting in a white, young soil with a loamy texture Vinification: Gentle destemming of the grapes, fermentation in contact with the skins for 5-6 days at 26-27°C. Yeasts: selected Ageing: in steel tanks for nine months. Bottling in April 2021. Production: 1340 bottles Format: 0.75 L