The history of vine cultivation on these hills starts from pre-Roman times, settlements of stable Celtic populations from the 4th century BC introduced the first forms of cultivation of the vine taken from contacts with the Etruscan populations.
From the 2nd century BC, the Roman penetration begins which naturally leads to an increase in the cultivation of the vine, deeply rooted in this culture. Historical documents also attest to the wine trade in these areas starting from the 11th century.
At the beginning of the last century Dogliani hosted an ampelotherapy plant in which, during the harvest period, the therapeutic properties of the grape are exploited.
The richness of iron, manganese and potassium makes the Dolcetto grape the basis of healing medications until 1950.
In 2005 the DOCG was recognized for Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore or Dogliani and in 2011 a single DOCG was created for the “Dogliani” and “Dogliani Superiore” types by ministerial decree.
The denomination of origin Dogliani DOCG is reserved for Dogliani and Dogliani Superiore wines, produced from grapes of the Dolcetto vine in purity. The Dogliani Superiore must undergo a minimum refinement of 12 months before being put on the market. The higher version must also have a minimum alcohol content of 13 °, compared to 12 ° of the basic version.
The production area of Dogliani DOCG is located in the south of Piedmont, in the southern part of the Langhe which, in this case, means the highest and freshest area as you approach the mountains of the Ligurian Apennines and the Maritime Alps.
Dogliani is the territory that acts as a bridge between the Barolo Langhe, with which it borders to the north and the Alta Langa of hazelnuts and pastoralism with which it borders to the south, between the Cuneo plain and the farmhouses rich in livestock with which it borders. west and the Belbo valley, with the scents and history of Moscato, with which it borders to the east.
Here we find the climate most congenial to Dolcetto, which suffers from excessive heat and retains its delicate aromas only in a particular balance of temperatures.
The hills develop according to ridges emerged from the seabed and later modeled by the rivers in a series of “Langhe”, ie strips of land that form a complex and branched pattern ranging from 250 to 700 meters above sea level.
The vines included in the composition of the Dogliani Superiore DOCG wine are 100% Dolcetto.
Dolcetti di Dogliani are wines with an intense ruby colour that over time develops a slight tendency to garnet, scented with red fruits and round on the palate, with a fine texture of tannins elegantly balanced by natural softness.
Traditionally a wine for every day, Dolcetto reaches the maximum expression of its potential in the Dogliani DOCG denomination. However, it remains a wine to be drunk young or, in any case, not specifically predisposed to long ageing.
These wines pair well with Piedmontese appetizers, cured meats, roasts, white meats and soft or semi-hard cheeses.
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