San Fereolo
Valdibà Dolcetto di Dogliani
Dogliani, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
This is technically a “Superiore” now so there probably ought to be a distinction but this remains Nicoletta’s precocious expression of Dolcetto regardless.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2021 “Valdibà”pours a deep purple color with medium viscosity and moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart blackberries, plums, purple flowers, and mineral laden earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This is a workhorse of a red and was a fine compliment to a variety fare at the table including pork Ossobucco and duck confit crepes. Drink now.
This is technically a “Superiore” now so there probably ought to be a distinction but this remains Nicoletta’s precocious expression of Dolcetto regardless.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2021 “Valdibà”pours a deep purple color with medium viscosity and moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart blackberries, plums, purple flowers, and mineral laden earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This is a workhorse of a red and was a fine compliment to a variety fare at the table including pork Ossobucco and duck confit crepes. Drink now.
Wild cherry with enough acidic tension for balance. Tannins in check.
Wild cherry with enough acidic tension for balance. Tannins in check.
May 14th, 2022
Red fruits and blue cheese. Funky wine...in a good way...but not for everyone.
Red fruits and blue cheese. Funky wine...in a good way...but not for everyone.
May 8th, 2018
like when you put just a pinch of cinnamon in your cherry pie, and then eat it while lying in a meadow on black dirt with all of your unicorn friends
like when you put just a pinch of cinnamon in your cherry pie, and then eat it while lying in a meadow on black dirt with all of your unicorn friends
3 people found it helpfulDec 22nd, 2014
Recommended by @Chris MacLean and @Gianluct Torellix Thanks guys! This turned my dolcetto frown upside down. Elegant and expressive. Got it from MacArthur after cmac’s email.
Recommended by @Chris MacLean and @Gianluct Torellix Thanks guys! This turned my dolcetto frown upside down. Elegant and expressive. Got it from MacArthur after cmac’s email.
2 people found it helpfulNov 20th, 2020
Not just any Dolcetto! Made by "una strega," artist Nicoletta Boca, this gem is racy and deep, dreamy, and dangerously seductive as her entry level vino. Hooked, line & sinker!
Not just any Dolcetto! Made by "una strega," artist Nicoletta Boca, this gem is racy and deep, dreamy, and dangerously seductive as her entry level vino. Hooked, line & sinker!
2 people found it helpfulMar 12th, 2016
some earthiness. a little funk. different from the 2013, but still delicious. buy again. at prune.
some earthiness. a little funk. different from the 2013, but still delicious. buy again. at prune.
1 person found it helpfulJan 8th, 2017
Incredibly balanced dolcetto, fruit, acid, and a touch of tannin. Dusty, fruity, and great minerality.
Incredibly balanced dolcetto, fruit, acid, and a touch of tannin. Dusty, fruity, and great minerality.
Aug 21st, 2015