Cascina Fontana, Dolcetto d'Alba, 2023 so012824 January Cellar Roundup offer Think Cru Beaujolais by way

Think Cru Beaujolais by way of Oregon’s misty hills

It’s quieter now

There’s a slight mineral undertone that adds complexity and enhances its overall clarity

add layers of complexity

and bottled en rama—unfiltered for maximum expression

Cascina Fontana, Dolcetto d'Alba, 2023 so012824 January Cellar Roundup offer Think Cru Beaujolais by wayCascina Fontana is a family estate founded in 1978 in Piedmonts Alba hills. Their 2023 Dolcetto dAlba comes from calcareousclay vineyards at moderate elevation, yielding lively acidity and pure varietal fruit. Native yeasts and stainless steel fermentation preserve freshness and authenticity. A brief stay in neutral oak adds structure without masking charm. This midtier Dolcetto offers bright red berry clarity, gentle tannins, and a sense of place