Cogno
Mandorlo Dolcetto d’Alba DOC
Mandorlo is a proprietary name derived from the area where the vineyard is located, which is on the Ravera hillside in the village of Novello in the Langhe region. A great wine with a solid history towards which Cogno winery has always devoted care and deep commitment. An excellent full-bodied wine, fruit-forward and packed with high drinkability. True to tradition, its freshness and complexity after bottle ageing make it great for daily drinking
Vintage Factsheets
The Dolcetto vineyard extends for 1 hectare in Novello commune, more specifically in Ravera sub-zone. The average altitude is about 380 m above sea level and the vines are trained with Guyot pruning system.
- Region
- Piedmont
- Appellation
- Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- Varietal Composition
- Dolcetto
- Aging
- After the grapes are carefully de-stemmed and crushed, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, where the process is closely monitored at a controlled temperature. Automatic pumping over is employed to ensure optimal extraction of color, flavor, and tannins from the skins. Once fermentation is complete, the wine undergoes an 8-month aging period in stainless steel tanks. This aging method preserves the fresh, pure fruit characteristics while allowing the wine to develop a balanced structure, ensuring a clean and vibrant expression of the grape.
- Alcohol
- 13.83%
This wine is a delicious red that exudes drinkability. It offers so much in so little time. Fresh fruit, blackberry and spices all stand to attention, in a pure expression of freshness. This powerful Dolcetto shows beautiful aromas with a deep complexity.
Wine Enthusiast
90 Points
2022
“Aromas of roasted plum dusted with clove, dried herbs and dried violets waft from the glass of the Dolcetto. Radiant and pure blackberry flavors both fresh and preserved define the core of the wine with savory spice, dried leaf and fine tannins all in support.”
— Jeff Porter, 2023
