Ascheri Langhe Dolcetto “Nirane”
WHY WE LOVE IT
Varietal Composition: 85% Dolcetto, 15% other
Elaboration: Fermentation is about6 days at 25°C
Tasting Notes: Ruby-red in color with violet nuances. A generous, persistent bouquet, with small red berries and cherry fruit nose lead to a round and palate. Harmonious and beautifully balanced, pleasant wine, this is a remarkably classy wine endowed with finesse.
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2021 – 89 Wine Advocate
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
The Azienda Agricola Giacomo Ascheri originated in the early 19th Century in La Morra, a picturesque little hilltop town founded in the 12th Century. Early on, the family developed a vine cultivation method considered innovative for its time. In 1880, they moved the winery to the nearby town of Bra, a more convenient distribution location. Both Bra and La Morra are in the Langhe area of northern Italy’s Piedmont region, about 60 Km south of Turin. This area produces some of Italy’s best wines.
Matteo Ascheri and his son, Giuseppe, subscribe to the winemaking philosophy of non-intervention, using technology in moderation and aging the wine in large casks. Their goal is to capture the most faithful expression of the vineyard, with respect to the wine’s elegance, finesse, natural concentration, and balance.