Dolcetto d'Alba Paolo Scavino 2023

The Dolcetto d'Alba by Paolo Scavino is a red wine that embodies tradition. The territorial character is inherent in the grape variety, and the version crafted by Paolo Scavino is designed to tell it straightforwardly. Thus, the personality of a grape variety merges with that of a winery. The Scavino family is one of the most historic names in the Barolo area and has been dedicated to winemaking since 1921. Today, the estate covers 29 hectares, located in various renowned crus well-suited to produce high-quality wines. The Dolcetto d'Alba by Scavino represents the conviviality of the daily meal, through a pleasant drinking experience that never compromises on complexity and the charm of made in Langa wines.

The DOC Dolcetto d'Alba is obtained from Dolcetto grapes coming from 50-year-old vines. This variety requires optimal exposures, without excessively high thermal conditions that would limit the development of the right acidity in the grapes. The vineyards are meticulously cared for, in order to minimize the operations to be carried out in the winery.carefully, in order to minimize the operations to be carried out in the winery. The winemaking, in fact, is conducted in the most linear and least invasive way possible, using stainless steel containers, both for fermentation and for aging for 6 months.

The Dolcetto d'Alba Scavino is a wine with a bright purple-red color. Its aroma is intensely dark yet fresh and pleasant; notes of cherry, blueberry, and blackberry open the entrance to floral and spicy tones, both delicate and well integrated into the bouquet. On the palate, it presents a full-bodied and structured character, with pronounced tannins but without being invasive; the distinctive characteristic of Dolcetto is its freshness, capable of offering an extraordinary drinking experience to this red wine of strong personality. It is the daily companion of the meal, which from the first sip immediately brings you back to the beautiful hills of Langa.