Dolcetto di Ovada 'La Volpe' Forti del Vento

Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG • Piedmont • Forti del Vento
Category
Red Wines
Region
Piedmont
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in steel vats with only indigenous yeats, no temperature control, unfiltered with no adding sulphites
Aging
12 months in steel vats and 12 months of bottle
Grape varieties
Dolcetto 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This prestigious Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG represents the pinnacle of Italian winemaking excellence. At 13.5% alcohol, it presents a well-balanced and harmonious profile. Crafted from Dolcetto 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The palate shows depth and structure, with a finish that lingers pleasantly. The fruit is sourced from vineyards 30 years vines in Castelletto d'Orba on white soils rich of limestone. Organic and Biodynamic agriculture. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in steel vats with only indigenous yeats, no temperature control, unfiltered with no adding sulphites. The wine is aged 12 months in steel vats and 12 months of bottle. A wine combining Piedmont's trademark power with finesse and complexity.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game

About Piedmont Wine Region

Piedmont is renowned worldwide for Barolo and Barbaresco, its two great Nebbiolo-based expressions.

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