2022-C Diego Conterno Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy (750ml)   

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Rising stars, Diego Conterno and his son, Stefano, crašt elegant wines in Monforte d’Alba. Diego started his eponymous project in 2003, after two decades at Conterno-Fantino where he worked alongside his cousins. Conterno wines are made naturally, fermented by indigenous yeasts, and are often aged in traditional large oak cask (botti). The estate consists of 20 acres of vineyards, including the family’s historical 5 acres in the Sori—or full south-facing portion of Ginestra, plus vines in San Pietro, Pajana and Gris, all in Monforte and located along the southern edge of the Barolo zone. Diego began farming organically in 2010 and achieved certification in 2014.

100% Dolcetto from 10-55-year-old vines from the estate vineyard, Bricco Monguglielmo in Monforte d’Alba, on a west-facing hillside some 1,500 feet above sea level in a mix of clay and limestone marl soils, situated just below the winery. The grapes were hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented by indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. It was then aged for six months in a combination of stainless-steel and cement tanks before bottling, with very little added sulfur.

Garnet robe. Aromas of purple and red bramble fruit and a hint of earth. Fresh and sappy, with flavors of dark cherries, blueberries and blackberries. Elegant and textural with plush tannins and a fresh, round, juiciness through the finish.