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 Controvento, red Italian
style
Dolcetto d'Asti Doc
At a time when international varieties
are sweeping all before them, Dolcetto
d'Asti is a unique Piedmontese wine that
forms a striking exception to the rule.
Made in the same area that is currently
producing great Barberas, Controvento is
the alternative that shows how character
and richness of extract can be happily
combined with an elegant structure and a
fragrant bouquet.
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| Grapes: |
Dolcetto
vinified as 100 percent varietal to
enhance its natural qualities; the
location of the vineyards in the extreme
south of the province of Asti gives this
wine special characteristics compared to
other DOC Piedmontese Dolcettos. |
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| Vinification:
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fermentation
is carried out at increasing temperatures
to ensure optimum polymerisation of
tannins and colour extraction
during on-skin maceration. Maturation
takes place in stainless steel tanks
where malolactic fermentation enhances
the bouquet and the variety's famous
softness. |
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| Alcohol:
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12,66%
vol. |
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| Extract:
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25
g/l |
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| pH:
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3,45 |
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| Total
acidity: |
5,3
g/l |
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| Tasting
notes |
limpid,
deeply coloured with typical violet
reflections. Vibrant fruitiness
reminiscent of both Gamay and Merlot;
clean, well-defined, and very drinkable;
attractive balance of softness and
acidity, well-supported by alcohol that
gives it good length at the same time. |
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| Maturation
cycle: |
bottling
takes place in late winter and is
followed by a few months' bottle-ageing
before release onto the market; the point
of optimum fragrance comes in the summer
and quality is maintained for the
following two years at last. |
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