Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba Sorì Costa Fiore comes from a single vineyard which enjoys south-westerly exposure. This is our oldest Dolcetto vineyard, with very low yields, below 5.0 tonnes per hectare. Fermentation takes place in steel and lasts about 7/8 days. Malo lactic fermentation and subsequent ageing are also carried out in steel. This results in a concentrated and intense wine.
Technical data
Municipality of production – Diano d’Alba (CN)
Grape – 100% Dolcetto
Vineyard age – 60 years
Vine training system – Guyot
Density – 4000-5000 plants per hectare (Ha)
Harvest – mid-September
Average yield of grapes per hectare (Ha) – 6.0 tonnes
Vinification – in temperature-controlled fermentation tanks for 7 days
Ageing – one year in stainless steel
First vintage produced – 1988
Organoleptic characteristics
Colour – ruby red colour with violet highlights
Bouquet – characteristic, full, intense scent of ripe fruit with tropical notes
Palate – dry, warm, smooth, nicely tannic, with silky fluidity
Serving temperature – 16-18°C
