Cavallotto Dolcetto d'Alba Vigna Scot 2020

Cavallotto's single vineyard Dolcetto Vigna Scot hails from 2.3 hectares of 30-year-old vines located within Castiglione Falletto's legendary Monprivato vineyard. These Dolcetto vines face east, meaning it is cooler and later-ripening. On these great soils, the mature vines, low yields and traditional winemaking result in a layered, deep and remarkably serious Dolcetto.

While the vast majority of Langhe Dolcetto is raised in stainless steel, the Cavallotto family prefer to use cement tank and 5,000-litre Slavonian botti. This helps to avoid Dolcetto's tendency for reduction and also polishes off its tannins. As always, the 2020 is a Nebbiolo drinker’s Dolcetto (if you know what we mean) and one that bats well above its station.

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont