Dolcetto, Piedmont, Italy

As we all know, nothing says, “I am a very good bottle of wine” like a strong dose of cursive writing on the label (*cheeky wink*), but honestly here, you could’t be more spot on! Elio Altare was quite the maverick when he began making wine, abandoning Barolo’s traditions in favour of modern techniques like green harvesting, reducing yields and implementing the use of French oak, all of which are carried on today by his daughter, Silvia. The jolly, dependable dolcetto grapes come from 20-40 years old vines grown on sandy-calcarious soils. Grapes are macerated for 2-3 days and aged in tank for 10 months to keep their true bright and bold nature shining through. Our advice for you when it comes to this region? Yes, of course try the nebbiolos, but remember, the locals have dolcetto on THEIR tables! Violets, violets everywhere, and in every drop you drink, black cherry juice, blueberry pie, liquorice, velvet wallpaper, mossy logs & a vanilla float. Enjoy with everyone’s favourite treat: a pizza night! A classic styling of pineapple + ham, pepperoni + mushroom or 90’s veggie deluxe are sure to be pleased with this poised bottle posted up beside them.