This wine is a blend of Nebbiolo (60%) and Dolcetto (40%) from the Curto Marco estate in Barolo. The Dolcetto is picked in mid-September, the Nebbiolo in mid- to late-October. The Dolcertto is fermented on the skins for three days, the Nebbiolo for two weeks and aged separately in stainless steel tanks. Blending is done in the Spring and bottling in the Summer with the goal of producing a wine that is fresh and fruit-forward but with the tannic structure of Nebbiolo for every day drinking.
Medium deep ruby color, more like Dolcetto than Nebbiolo. Lovely smells and flavors of dark cherries, black berries, rose petals. Nebbiolo demeanor with a fruit friendly smile. Medium body, silky texture, tannic grip that leads to a long finish. I love this wine, and for $17 to $18 a bottle (Saratoga Wine Exchage), I can afford to keep a good supply on hand
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