Dogliani Superiore Vigna Tecc DOCG
A more modern style of Dolcetto, highlighting what a grape that was previously only used for everyday wines can do. Matteo makes the wine using carefully selected grapes from the estate-owned south-facing Madonna delle Grazie vineyards.
Long, slow maturation brings out the best in this traditional Langhe wine so this wine ages twelve months in oak and a few in bottle. Vigna Tecc features more complexity and richness. It is fruity, full-flavored with good body and intense aromas of the forest. Lovely tannins and an almondy finish.
Wine exported to
Bermuda, Canada, USA, Japan
Most recent awards
- 2021 | James Suckling92
- 2019 | Wine Spectator90
- 2018 | Vinous92
- 2018 | Vini Buoni d'ItaliaCorona
- 2016 | Wine & Spirits90
- 2015 | Wine Advocate90
- 2012 | Decanter92
- 2011 | International Wine Cellar90
Grape Varieties:
100% Dolcetto
Fermentation container:
Concrete tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
6/8 days
Type of yeast:
Selected
Fermentation temperature:
28 °C (82.4 °F)
Length of maceration:
6-8 days
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Aging containers:
Oak barrels
Container size:
5,000 L
Bottling period:
September
Aging before bottling:
10 months
Closure:
Natural Cork
Organic:
No
Vineyard name:
Vigna Tecc at the Madonna delle Grazie property
Vineyard location:
Dogliani, Piedmont
Soil composition:
Calcareous marl and clay
Vine training:
Guyot
Altitude:
380 meters (1,247 feet) above sea level
Vine density:
4,900-5,000 plants per hectare
Exposure:
Southern/southwestern
Age of vines:
35 years old
Time of harvest:
Late September
Total yearly production (in bottles):
19,000
Tasting notes:
Great structure and aromas of fruit and spice. Great longevity.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 14-16 °C (57.2 - 60.8 °F).
Food pairings:
Best paired with starters and first courses like pasta, risotto and soup. Great with vegetable or meat, pasta with or without tomato or ragout.
Aging potential:
6-7 years
Alcohol:
Alcohol cont. 14.5 % by vol.
Winemaker:
Giuseppe Ca Viola
