Dolcetto d'Alba 2018

Flavio Roddolo's Dolcetto d'Alba is produced in Monforte d'Alba at the Bricco Appiani farmhouse.

A Dolcetto of definite structure, extraction, and substance. It's clear how the work in the vineyard leads to concentrated grapes, and consequently, the wine completely deviates from today's general idea of Dolcetto, which is ultra-easy, very light, and a fruity juice. However, this does not mean that it's not agile to drink, as the wine is quite intriguing, changing in the glass with each sip, and you are constantly seeking the next emotion.

The Winery: Flavio Roddolo

Flavio is an institution in the Langhe wine landscape. The winery is located in Sant'Anna, halfway between the municipalities of Monforte d'Alba and Roddino. The vineyards are all around the winery, divided between a part that falls within the Barolo appellation in Ravera, and the others, across the road, which are outside: the ridge leads towards Dogliani, the same hill that then flows into Valdibà. Flavio's wines are undoubtedly distinctive, reflecting a specific area but also a personal touch, a sensibility, and patience understood in oenological terms. These are wines that need to be waited for, both before opening the bottle and once poured into the glass. The cultivated grape varieties are the three main ones of the Langhe: Dolcetto, Barbera, and Nebbiolo, and an outsider, Cabernet Sauvignon, from which the famous Bricco Appiani is born.