Situated in the small village of Neviglie (Cuneo) Cascina Baricchi is a relatively young enterprise; the estate was purchased in 1979 but the first vintage was as recent as 1996.
The owner is an extrovert young man called Natale Simonetta. He likes experimentation… this is why he started to produce ice wine (the first in Italy), sparkling Nebbiolo (Visages de Canailles) and Voila’ (a beautiful champenoise method from Pinot Nero grapes).
His Dolcetto is a wonderful expression of that variety.
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Pure-fruited Dolcetto revealing good acidity, unobtrusive tannins and aromatic fruits
(red fruits such as cranberry and wild strawberry) and a pleasant bitter twist at the end.
After a skins maceration of 8-10 days (depending from the vintage), the wine is subsequently aged for eight months in stainless steel tank. It’s light on its feet – so many Dolcettos are astringent – and would be rather delicious served on the cool side with some good charcuterie or with osso buco.
