Dolcetto d’Ovada DOCG – La Caplana

Production Area
Bosio, Piemonte

Terroir
Clay, limestone soils

Grapes
Dolcetto 100%

Vinification

Grapes are hand picked and placed in crates followed by soft pressing.  Horizontal fermentation takes place for about 4 days for finesse and then at a temperature of 28 ºC and refining lasts for 6 months in stainless steel tanks.

Aging

Maturation in stainless steel tanks for 6 months

Colour:

Ruby red

Bouquet:

Intense aroma with scents of raspberry and strawberry jam

Taste:

A very well balanced wine with great acidity, soft tannins and ripe red fruit flavours on the palate

Food pairing:

Excellent accompaniment with red meats and seasoned cheeses

Alcohol:  14% Vol.

Serving Temperature:

18 °C.

Aging Potential:

up to 5 years