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Cavallotto Dolcetto d'Alba Vigna Scot 2021

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Cavallotto Dolcetto d'Alba Vigna Scot 2021
Producer Cavallotto
Region, Country Dolcetto d'Alba, Italy
Bottle Size 750ml
Product Code 21388-750

Cavallotto’s single vineyard Dolcetto Vigna Scot hails from 2.3 hectares of 30-year-old vines located within Castiglione Falletto’s legendary Monprivato vineyard. These Dolcetto vines face east, meaning it’s a cooler and later-ripening part of the vineyard. On these great soils, the mature vines, low yields and traditional winemaking result in a layered, deep and remarkably serious Dolcetto.

While the vast majority of Langhe Dolcetto is raised in stainless steel, the Cavallotto family prefers to use cement tank and 5,000-litre Slavonian botti. This helps to avoid Dolcetto’s tendency for reduction and polishes its tannins.

As always, this is a Nebbiolo drinker’s Dolcetto (if you know what we mean) and one that punches well above its weight. Perfectly ripe and with brooding fruit depth, it’s a deep, nuanced, and soulful Dolcetto with layers of fruit shot through by bright acidity and refreshing tannins. The length is striking, too. A triumph.

Cavallotto Dolcetto d'Alba Vigna Scot 2021

Reviews

"Dark cherries, almonds, plums, violets, it’s fruit driven with fine tannins, stony feel and straight up delicious."
92 points, Kasia Sobiesiak, The Wine Front

Reviews

"Dark cherries, almonds, plums, violets, it’s fruit driven with fine tannins, stony feel and straight up delicious."
92 points, Kasia Sobiesiak, The Wine Front

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