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Region: Piedmont
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Region: Piedmont
Region:
Piedmont
LOCALITY: LOCALITY:
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property at Dogliani, south of Alba, remains with the family, as both HQ and a stylish guesthouse, but also the haven for a
property at Dogliani, south of Alba, remains with the fagmarilnye,tarsedbtoutrnhinHgQsliaghntdlyamstbyelriswhithgutiemset,heoxusber,abntuitnalso the haven for a raft of classic Langhe wines. Along with this home property San Giacomo, the other two pillars of the admirable and durable
its fragrance of fruit and spices, of great body, full and
raft of classic Langhe wines. Along with this home property San Giacomo, the other two pillars of the admirable and durable wine business established by Sig. Luigi, are some 4 ha of prime cru vineyard in Barolo commune (Cannubi and Terlo), and a
velvety with a long final taste of goudron and spices. The
wine business established by Sig. Luigi, are some 4 ha of prime cru vineyard in Barolo commune (Cannubi and Terlo), and a sizeable chunk of San Luigi, acknowledged as the premier parcel of Dogliani for Dolcetto.
sizeable chunk of San Luigi, acknowledged as the premier parcel of Dogliani for Dolcetto.
tannic characteristics guarantee a very long life in bottle
in the best vintages. The annual production is of 12.000
Luigi Einaudi was still an Italian, and even though the job as Italy's first President must have been quite demanding, legend
bottles.
Luigi Einaudi was still an Italian, and even though the job as Italy's first President must have been quite demanding, legend had it that he was always on hand for vintage time - a story confirmed by the oldies even now. This was clearly his passion
had it that he was always on hand for vintage time - a story confirmed by the oldies even now. This was clearly his passion
and it is reflected through to today. For every bottle pro
issa deliberate thought for each wine’s existence and an
2016 Dogliani Dolcetto 2016 Dogliani Dolcetto
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2015 Dogliani Superiore ‘Vigna Tecc’ 2015 Dogliani Superiore ‘Vigna Tecc’
(30°C-32°C), post-fermentation maceration, racked after
2014 Langhe Nebbiolo 2014 Langhe Nebbiolo
22/25 days, decanted, and by maintaining12the right 265 12 280
28.49 30.10
2013 Barolo 2013 Barolo
temperature malolactic process is induced. Thirty months
of maturation in barrels on oak, thereafter 1a2long period 570
in bottle to complete the aging.
61.28
2013 Barolo ‘Terlo’ (Limited) 2013 Barolo ‘Terlo’ (Limited)
12 570 12 640
61.28 68.80
2013 Barolo ‘Costa Grimaldi’ (sold out) 2013 Barolo ‘Costa Grimaldi’ (sold out)
12 640 12 770
68.80 82.78
2013 Barolo ‘Cannubi’ (Limited) 2013 Barolo ‘Cannubi’ (Limited)
12 770 12 940
82.78 98.90
2008 Barolo ‘Cannubi’ (Limited) 2008 Barolo ‘Cannubi’ (Limited)
12 940 12 970
98.90 104.28
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similarly for Dogliani (Dolcetto) Superiore Vigna Tecc, while the other Dolcetto and Barbera finish in steel for freshness and
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Zone: Village of Barolo (Cuneo)
application of care and resources to its growing and making. While each of the reds start in controlled fermentations, the
application of care and resources to its growing and maCkruin:gC.aWnnhubilie, 2e2a0cmh.of the reds start in controlled fermentations, the Barolos go on for macerations of up to 4 weeks and into larger oak for 2-3 years. Langhe Nebbiolo has just a year in wood,
Soil: Grey white marne of Sant’Agata (30% sand, 55%
Barolos go on for macerations of up to 4 weeks and into larger oak for 2-3 years. Langhe Nebbiolo has just a year in wood,
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earlier drinkability. It remains to speculate which is the crown jewel of Einaudi's wines; the structured, radiant and red fruits
Area of the vineyard: 2,36 Ha
earlier drinkability. It remains to speculate which is the crown jewel of Einaudi's wines; the structured, radiant and red fruits
Barolo off their Cannubi, or the layered, fleshy and elegant Dogliani? Given the focus Dogliani gives to the Dolcetto grape, it
Year of planting: 1962/1991/2002
Barolo off their Cannubi, or the layered, fleshy and elegant Dogliani? Given the focus Dogliani gives to the Dolcetto grape, it
is an interesting discussion... is an interesting discussion...
Average yield per hectare: 60 quintals The wine making
PRODUCT PRODUCT
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12 220 12 265
23.65 28.49
12 280
30.10
12 970
104.28