Cascina Delle Rose Dolcetto 2022

Cascina delle Rose Dolcetto d Alba 2022

Today, Cascina delle Rose is a relatively small property – comprised of roughly 6 hectares of land, 5 of which are vineyards, the rest hazelnut groves and woods.

The house and land was acquired by the Rizzolio family in 1948. At this point wine was not the focus – the only wine produced here was for the family’s yearly consumption. However, over time this amount was increased and by ’84 – ’85 the land’s full grape yield was made into wine, with an annual production of around 30,000 bottles per year.

Sourced from Tre Stelle in Barbaresco and Marcorino in Neive. The alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in steel tanks. Maceration with the skins varies according to the
year, generally around 10/15 days. Strapping red dark berry melange, classic red apple skin and lifted wood herbs float from the glass, and are followed onto the palate with morello cherry, wood spice and a lovely mineral, tenisle line. This is serious Dolcetto, with the younger generations paying homage to their historical roots and taking the time to create Dolcetto of class and poise. 

"The 2022 Dolcetto d Alba A Elizabeth is a rich, deep wine that reflects the style of the year in its succulent dark fruit. Black cherry, plum, new leather, licorice and mocha are nicely amplified in this heady Dolcetto from Cascina delle Rose. The 2022 packs quite a punch, but the alcohol is quite contained at 13%." 90 Points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous