This week we are talking about the Dogliani DOCG and the Dolcetto grape.

Wine Recommendations:

Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2017 - priced $26.

• This wine is from a blend of Dolcetto grapes from the vineyards of the Einaudi estates which surround Dogliani
• Aromas of red licorice and spice
• It’s dry with medium acidity and medium tannins with flavors of red fruits, earth and a bitter almond note on the finish
• The aromas of this wine are almost candy like and we love the mix of complex fruit, earth and spice flavors in this wine.
• This wine gave us Beaujolais vibes but still it’s own unique thing.

Anna Maria Abbona Sorì dij But 2016 - $17.

• This dark violet wine has aromas of dark cherries and blueberries and earth 
• It’s dry with medium acidity and tannins with flavors of dark fruits, earth and that bitter note on the finish that Dolcetto is known for.
• This wine is deeper more intense and complex than the first wine we talked about
• Both of these wine do not see any oak which was a surprise to us
• Recommended food pairing: marinated grilled skirt steak

Sources:

• Italian Wine Central 
• Piemonteland 
• Wikipedia 
• Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani 
• Somm Select