Mandorlo Dolcetto d’Alba DOC – 2015
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Introduction
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Mandorlo is an proprietary name derived from the area where the vineyard is located, which is on the Ravera hillside in the village of Novello, Langhe region.
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Vineyard Profile
- Vineyards: 100% estate
- Location: On the top of the hill; Novello village; Ravera area
- Cultivation: 100% organic (not yet certified)
- Size: 2.5 hectares (6.18 acres)
- Vine Age: One hectare is 10 years old, the rest are more than 30 years old
- Soil: Limestone/clay, with a small percentage of sand
- Elevation: 380 meters (1,246 feet) above sea level
- Exposure: Southern
- Density: 5,000 vines/hectare (2,021 vines/acre)
- Training: Vertical trellising, Guyot training
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Vintage Report
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The 2015 vintage started with a snowy winter, leaving a very good water reserve that lasted the entire year. A temperate springtime led to an earlier vegetative development than usual; and budding was regular, though early, with flowering at the beginning of May. After two weeks of precipitation between the end of May and the beginning of June, the summer was very dry and warm, with an average temperature of over 30°C; several days reached over 40°C.
- Harvest Date(s): September
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Vinification
- Fermentation: 100% in stainless steel with 6-7 days skin contact, temperature-controlled; withindigenous yeast
- Aging: On lees for 6 months
- Barrel Aging: None
- Bottle Aging: 2 months
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Dolcetto
- Production (in cases): 1,250 (12/750ml)
- Cases Imported: 400
- Alcohol: 15%
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Tasting Notes
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Ruby red in color with deep, clear violet hues. It has an interesting and fruity bouquet, rich in dark fruit notes like Morellino cherry, black currant, and blueberry. On the palate it is silken and round with a perfect balance between acidity and pleasant drinkability. It envelops the palate with its impressive structure. Persistent aftertaste with soft tannins and notable freshness.
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Reviews
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Mandorlo Dolcetto d’Alba DOC – 2015 – 90 points – Vinous
“… powerful, dense and richly textured from the very first taste. Beams of underlying minerality give the wine more than enough energy and tension to balance the intensity of the fruit. Graphite, plum, blueberry jam and dark spices meld into the powerful finish…”
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Mandorlo Dolcetto d’Alba DOC – 2015 – 90 points – Wine Spectator
"Brimming with blackberry, boysenberry and violet flavors, this juicy red delivers immediate pleasure. A fine line of tannins and bright acidity makes this a good match with food."
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Mandorlo Dolcetto d’Alba DOC – 2015
Ruby red in color with deep, clear violet hues. The bouquet is rich in dark fruit notes like Morellino cherry, black currant, and blueberry. On the palate it is silken and round with a perfect balance between acidity and pleasant drinkability.