Briccolero
Dogliani DOCG
Name
Dogliani D.o.c.g.
Grape Variety
100% Dolcetto
Production Area
The Briccolero is a selection of the vocated areas within our properties in San Luigi.
Bottles
about 20,000
Vinification and aging
Harvest and alcoholic fermentation in September. It is predominantly aged in cement tanks and, to a lesser extent, in large French oak barrels for approximately one year from the harvest to the sale. The wine is not filtered.
Wine characteristics
The color is very intense with violet hues. On the nose, it exhibits a fruity aroma of blackberries, along with balsamic and spicy notes. The taste features a pleasant acidity and firm tannins.
Certification
Organic Wine
The subsoil
The steep slope and windy environment encourage a continual rejuvenation of the topsoil. The soils in this area are characterized by a light composition of clay, silt, and sand. Notably, there is a substantial presence of sand, high levels of calcium carbonate, and an alkaline pH.