STEIRA Dolcetto di Ovada DOCG
Type:
Organic still red 2019, 13.5%vol, no added sulphites.
Grape variety:100% Dolcetto di Ovada DOCG
Winemaking process:
Organic and biodynamic methods followed.
Steira is an Ovada Docg variety, exclusively obtained from dolcetto grapes hand-picked in Rocco vineyard planted in 1970's, with 4 tons per ha average yield.
Spontaneous fermentation accours whid wild yeast in old oak casks with extended maceration. It spends 20 months at least in old borgognone barriques.
Bottles produced are only 900.
In the local dialect of 19th century, Steira means “star”.
Best served around 18°C, let it breathe before drink.
Store in cool and dark place keeping the bottle lying down.
Ageing potential for over 20 years.
Packaging: Albeisa bottle with sardinian cork
STEIRA - 2019 Dolcetto d'Ovada 13.5%
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Tasting notes:
deep ruby with purle shades. Nose of liquorice, spices and oak. Mouth of red berries, spices, liquorice and balsamic herbs, medium soft tannins, stands out for it's balanced low acidity and oak hints. Delicate but with character, Dry and gently tangy.
Food pairing suggestions:
tomato based pasta, red meat, wild game, roast veg, mature cheeses.