Nicholas Altare is a hot shot young gun winemaker following natural viticulture. Next level Dolcetto.
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Grapes: 100% Dolcetto
Viticulture: Practicing organic
Vinification: 21 days skin contact fermentation in concrete vats
Ageing: 10 months in concrete vats
Bottles produced: 8,500
Alcohol: 13% abv
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Colour: Medium ruby red
Nose: Intense nose with fresh fruit and sweet spices aromas
Palate: Medium-bodied, well-balanced with velvety tannins
- Located in Dogliani, a small appellation just a few miles from Barolo, Nicholas Altare is a young winemaker with big dreams. After working many years for another producer, Nicholas took over his family cantina and now produces just a few thousand bottles of stunning Dolcetto and Nebbiolo following natural viticulture.
