BIO Monterustico Dogliani
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Product specifications
| Wine type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Winery | Vajra |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Appellation | Piedmont |
| Grape variety | Dolcetto |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Taste profile | Refined |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% |
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Halal | No |
| Type | Quiet |
| Colour | Red |
| Volume | 0.75 liters |
| Closure | Cork |
| Serving temperature | 14 to 16 degrees |
| No added sulphites | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Alcohol-free | No |
Tasting Note Monterustico Dogliano
The aroma reveals abundant blueberries, wild berries, and violets, complemented by subtle mineral notes, licorice, and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, this Dogliani is rich and concentrated, yet vibrant due to its fresh acidity. The dark fruit and velvety tannins create a beautiful balance. A wine with significantly more depth and structure than one might expect from a Dolcetto.
Wine & Food Pairing
Monterustico Dogliano is an excellent accompaniment to pasta Bolognese, lasagna, pizza, steak tartare, grilled meats, and tomato-rich dishes. Also delicious with Italian cured meats and hearty antipasti.
Additional Information
The grapes come from the Monterustico estate, spread across vineyards in Farigliano and Dogliani. This area in the southern Langhe is considered one of the best origins for powerful and structured Dolcetto.
For this wine, the grapes are organically grown and certified. The wine also undergoes a relatively long maceration, with a portion of the fermentation taking place with a submerged cap. This extracts more color, structure, and depth from the grape skins.
The result is a Dogliani with considerable body and aging potential, without losing its fresh and energetic character.
Winemaker Aldo Vajra of the eponymous Vajra winery has always been a bit rebellious. Which is a good thing, because this characteristic has led to this beautiful winery and its authentic wines. The story begins when, at the age of fifteen, Aldo is pulled off the street by his father during a protest in Turin and sent to his grandparents' farm. Aldo spends that summer in the vineyards, where his interest in winemaking is sparked. He joins Suolo e Salute, an organization for organic wines in Italy. At just 18, he makes his first organic wines in Piedmont.
Fun Fact
Dogliani is not only the name of this wine, but also the name of the village in Piedmont where the Dolcetto grape has played an important role for centuries. The local Dolcetto is held in such high regard here that since 2011, Dogliani even has its own DOCG: the highest Italian wine classification.
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