| Description: |
Dolcetto d'Alba 'Campot' Castello di Verduno
Castello di Verduno is a beautiful old building at the top of the village of Verduno, on the edge of the Barolo zone. The Castello di Verduno wine label unites two cellars, one under the castle in the Barolo zone and the other near the famous 'cru' Rabajà, in the Barbaresco area. Wines are produced in Barbaresco then bottled and stored in Verduno. All wines are vinified traditionally by Mario Andrion: Barbaresco, Barolo, Barbera d’Alba, Dolcetto d’Alba, Langhe Nebbiolo and Verduno Pelaverga Piccolo.
The Campot single-vineyard is south-east facing at 280m elevation; it is located on a very small parcel of land that is surrounded by vineyards that are planted to Nebbiolo. The vineyard consists of white calcareous and clay soils. Harvest is completed entirely by hand, selecting only the finest quality grape bunches. Once in the winery, maceration is completed over the course of approximately 9 days in stainless steel tanks with periodic punch downs. Wine is then aged in stainless steel for over 10 months before it is bottled without fining or filtration. Bottles are stored horizontally and aged at the winery for a minimum of 3 months before it is released to market.
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| Taste: |
This is a great example of Dolcetto, showing power and finesse. The fruit is dark and lush with tart and ripe blackberry, blueberry, and plums. The fruit is supported by an underlying violet florality and notes of dark baking chocolate and black pepper. The wine is dry with fine, grippy and nicely integrated tannins. |
| Cellaring Potential: |
Dink now or cellar for 6+ years |
| Food Matching: |
Pairs well with rich meat dishes, wild boar ragu, roasted eggplant |