Dolcetto d'Alba doc Masante Poderi Aldo Conterno 2009

This is a great Dolcetto obtained by the vineyards cultivated around the locality of Bricco Bastia, on sandy soils. The colour of this wine is a ruby red very intense with violet nuances, while the smell of this Dolcetto is a persistent and pleasant bouquet, with the add of fruited smells that remember the mature raspberry. So this is a pleasant and soft wine, with an aftertaste a little bit sour: for these characteristics it is perfect with every meals or in alternative served in combination with salami and the Langa cheese.

In 1954 Aldo Conterno moved to San Francisco to his relatives, because he wanted to found a cave in the Napa Valley. But his wish did not become a reality, because he took part to the American army and so he worked some years in Korea. After this experience, Aldo returned to Italy, where he finally managed to create an own cave in Monforte d’Alba, in the Langhe territory. Aldo Conterno has been identified as the most excellent wine makers of Piedmont, and his wines distinguish themselves for simplicity and quality. After his death, the winery has passed to his three sons that manage the cave and its vineyards.