Dogliani Superiore 'San Matteo' Eraldo Revelli 2023

The Dogliani Superiore “San Matteo”, from the Eraldo Revelli winery, is a pure Dolcetto that expresses the best characteristics of the grape variety, cultivated in one of the most vocated areas. The name refers to the place where it is born, a vineyard located next to a small church dedicated to San Matteo. It is effectively a true estate cru, which has always been known for the excellent quality of its grapes. To preserve the rich fruity profile, the winemaking is still carried out with artisanal care and the partial aging in wood softens the wine, while leaving intact the immediacy and fragrance typical of the grape. A wine of great territorial typicity, a true ambassador of the Dogliani area and its principal grape.

The “San Matteo” is a Dogliani Superiore that results from the experience of a local reality that has been cultivating vines and producing wine for three generations. The Eraldo Revelli winery was founded in 1931 and manages an estate in the hilly area of Belvedere Langhe, a little distant from Dogliani. The mild climate and the soils composed of clay-limestone marls create an ideal habitat for Dolcetto, an indigenous red grape variety. The Vigna San Matteo is about 35 years old and is located at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level, with a south-west exposure. The manual harvest takes place in early October and the grapes undergo fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with a maceration on the skins of about ten days. The wine matures for 6 months in steel tanks and in large wooden barrels.

The Dogliani Superiore by Eraldo Revelli “San Matteo” is a splendid version of the most typical wine of the territory. It is the classic red, which in the past could never be missing from Piedmontese tables. It is no coincidence that it possesses extraordinary versatility and pairs very well with many dishes of regional cuisine. It seduces the eye with a beautiful dark ruby color with youthful violet reflections.cherry, berries, sour cherry, plum, floral nuances of violet and delicate hints of soft spices. Full-bodied, it has a dense and elegant tannic structure, enveloped by a dense and satisfying fruit. The finish is harmonious and balanced, with good taste persistence.