Cantina Rizzi
Dolcetto d'Alba
2024
$37.00
14 case(s) available
About this winery
Cantine Rizzi is one of the most impressive wineries in Piedmont. Situated atop a ridge on the road (via Rizzi) that leads to Treiso (one of the best sub-areas of Barbaresco), the estate offers some of the most spectacular 360 degree views you will find anywhere. Since 1974, the Dellapiano family (led by Ernesto and now his son Enrico) has produced a variety of wines, including Barbera, Dolcetto, Sparkling, Chardonnay and especially four single site and select Barbarescos. In general, the style...
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Product notes
It’s one of the most classic Piedmontese wines and the village of Treiso has one of the best kind of terrain for this particular grape. Soil: white marl clayey-calcareous, alternated by sand. Year of planting: 1972 - 1985 - 2004 Altitude: 240 - 310 a.s.l.
Production notes
Manual in small crates, between the second and third week of September (with slight variations depending on weather conditions). Fermentation and maceration: In stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature for about eight days. Traditional partial submerged cap method. Following the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is racked and undergoes a malolactic fermentation, which normally lasts a month. Ageing in stainless steel vats for about six months, then is bottled in the spring following the harvest.
Tasting notes
Bright ruby red color with deep violet highlights, with an explosive and fruity floral fragrance that evokes the blackberry, the wild strawberry, ripe black cherry. The bouquet is dry and full-bodied, elegant and round, with notes of fruit and a wonderfully almondy finish. Pairing with pizza, charcuterie and meats