Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore (Ovada) DOCG
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The most structured, ageworthy Dolcetto in Piedmont, from the warmer, iron-rich soils near Liguria. The grape here gives darker fruit (black cherry, damson), a savory earthy edge, firmer tannin and enough acid to go ten years in a good vintage. Producers are tiny family farms; the wines can taste rustic young and then turn gamey and complex. Rarely seen outside Italy.
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Rocco di Carpeneto
Ovada DOCG 'Losna'
Organic estate with US natural-wine distribution, savory black cherry, iron and firm tannin.
$25 to $32Wine-SearcherLuigi Tacchino
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore 'Du Riva'
Castelletto d'Orba family winery, old-vine cru with dark plum and earthy grip; scattered US listings.
$20 to $30Wine-SearcherGaggino
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore 'Convivio'
Well-regarded Ovada grower, not reliably exported; price is from Italian listings.
$20 to $25Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocco di Carpeneto | Ovada DOCG 'Losna' Organic estate with US natural-wine distribution, savory black cherry, iron and firm tannin. | $25 to $32 | Wine-Searcher |
| Luigi Tacchino | Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore 'Du Riva' Castelletto d'Orba family winery, old-vine cru with dark plum and earthy grip; scattered US listings. | $20 to $30 | Wine-Searcher |
| Gaggino | Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore 'Convivio' Well-regarded Ovada grower, not reliably exported; price is from Italian listings. | $20 to $25 | Wine-Searcher |