Dolcetto di Ovada Riserva 'Nonno Rucchein' Cascina Boccaccio

Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG • Piedmont • Cascina Boccaccio
Category
Red Wines
Region
Piedmont
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel tanks from 14 to 21 days with maceration on the skins for 2 weeks
Aging
24 months in 10 hl Slavonian big oak barrels
Grape varieties
Dolcetto 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This prestigious Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG represents the pinnacle of Italian winemaking excellence. With 14% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Dolcetto 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. Tasting reveals contains sulfites True to Piedmont tradition, it combines power with finesse and exceptional complexity.

Food Pairings

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

About Piedmont Wine Region

Piedmont, Italy's premier wine region, is renowned for producing some of the world's greatest red wines including Barolo and Barbaresco from Nebbiolo grapes. The region's continental climate and varied soils create ideal conditions for both indigenous and international grape varieties. Piedmontese winemaking combines meticulous attention to detail with respect for tradition, resulting in wines of extraordinary complexity and longevity.

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