'It's the jigsaw puzzle of Piemontese wine life,' writes the New York Times, and the variety's early accessibility makes it the ideal drink whilst waiting for the Nebbiolos to mature.
All of these producers own vineyards in some of the region's best terroirs and make excellent Barolos and Barbarescos. ‘The finest Dolcettos deliver the same terroir-driven, artisan spirit of their more famous brethren, but at far more accessible prices that make them great choices for everyday drinking at the dinner table.’ – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Around 98% of Italy’s Dolcetto is planted on the rolling hills of Piedmont. The variety’s name comes from ‘dusset, which means ‘hill’ in the old Piedmontese language, as it’s often planted in the cooler, higher-elevation sites where Nebbiolo doesn’t fully ripen. Lovers of Piedmont ‘owe it to themselves to check out the region’s Dolcetto and Barbera bottlings’, writes Antonio Galloni.
