Tasting Cantina Parroco Dolcetto d’Alba 2011
Azienda San Michele |
The wine:
Cantina San Michele is a winery farm founded in 1973 by the archpriest Don Giuseppe Cogno, Pastor de Nieve, along with three other producers from Nieve, in the heart of Barbaresco area, one of the greatest Italian red wines. The vineyards occupy six acres at one of the best “cru” areas of the commune. This 100% Dolcetto from D.O.C. Dolcetto d’Alba can be consumed now or kept till 2014.
In the eye:
A clear, dense, deep, very lively and inviting ruby.
On the nose:
Intense aromas, with predominat fruits (red and black berries), flowers (violet, rose) and toffee.
On the mouth:
A pleasant taste, very enjoyable, quite warm and moderate tannins with good freshness