Cesare Bussolo Dolcetto d'Alba San Bartolomeo 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cesare Bussolo
Label Name:
 
Dolcetto d'Alba San Bartolomeo
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont (La Morra) - Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Dolcetto (100%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
2
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Positive boutique merchant reviews and described as a cult/collector producer

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with cherry, plum and violet aromas, menthol hint. Fresh red/black fruits, cranberry and subtle earth; silky texture, moderate tannins and crisp acidity, short-to-medium finish.

Food Pairing
Western: antipasti, pizza, pasta al ragù, roasted pork, grilled chicken, salumi, soft cheeses (toma, robiola). Asian: char siu, yakitori, pork dumplings, ramen (pork broth), mildly spicy Szechuan dishes.

Production Method
High-density plantings and organic practices; fermented in stainless steel with minimal intervention and aged in steel to preserve primary fruit.

Vineyard Info
Cesare Bussolo, La Morra-born winemaker trained at Alba and longtime collaborator of Roberto Voerzio. Owns San Bartolomeo vineyard (replanted 2014) and produces limited-quantity Dolcetto focusing on low yields and terroir expression.