Cesare Bussolo Dolcetto d'Alba San Bartolomeo 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cesare Bussolo
Label Name:
 
Dolcetto d'Alba San Bartolomeo
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont (Dolcetto d'Alba - La Morra)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Dolcetto 100%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C


Tasting Note
Fresh black cherry, blueberry and violet with hints of almond and dried herb; silky texture, bright acidity, soft rounded tannins and a medium-bodied, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: pizza, pasta al pomodoro, roasted pork, grilled chicken, charcuterie, soft cheeses. Asian: yakitori, pork belly/char siu, Korean BBQ, mushroom stir-fries, ramen or noodle dishes with savory broth.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel; aged in steel (approx. 12 months) and bottled unfiltered. High-density plantings, very low yields, organic/minimal-intervention farming.

Vineyard Info
Cesare Bussolo, La Morra-born winemaker trained under Roberto Voerzio; farms and replanted the San Bartolomeo site with high-density vines and produces small, limited batches vinified in Voerzio's cellar.