Roberto Voerzio started his winery in 1986, so it’s not exactly ancient by Italian standards or even in Piedmont, which compared to Tuscany is a relative newcomer. Roberto’s winery is in La Morra, the furthest west of all the Barolo Communes and generally considered the most delicate. We’re still talking Barolo, yet Roberto’s wines are anything but delicate. Roberto’s wines are powerful because he’s a believer in intense, green harvesting, the practice of cutting fruit off the vine just before the grapes begin to color, to increase the ability of the rem ...Read More » 

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The Mossio family run an estate winery in the Rodello area of Piedmont. Winery notes: "Impenetrable ruby red in colour and intensely scented, with hints of prune, blackberry and other red fruits, on a spiced, lightly balsamic and fruity background."

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Antonio Galloni writes: "Einaudi is another Piedmont winery with plenty of great choices in all price ranges. The estate is located in Dogliani (unusual for Barolo producers), so it is hardly surprising Dolcetto is a specialty."

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From the importer: The quality of Dolcetto from the village of Dogliani has been skyrocketing in the last few years, and Anna Maria's work is a good example of this. Her oldest vines were planted by her grandfather in the thirties, and the vineyards are steep and perfectly exposed. More recently she has become a convert to the doctrine of low yields, and she has joined the elite of Dogliani. First, understand that producers in Dogliani take Dolcetto as seriously as producers in Barolo take Nebbiolo. Dolcetto is planted in all the best sites and vinified ...Read More » 

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Winemaker's notes: "Grown at 1450’ elevation on red, obsidian-strewn soil resulting from Mt. Konocti’s volcanic upheaval, the Arcanum red blend is all estate fruit made for every night drinking with dinner. Tasting notes: Based on Dolcetto, it is red-fruit focused with vivid cherry, damp earth, plum, and a touch of roasted herbs are part of an almost Spanish flavor profile. Low acidity and robust tannins are present. No new oak. Did someone say pizza? Vineyard: Located outside of Kelseyville, in Lake County, CA., our vineyard is planted to 13 different ...Read More » 

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