Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba Superiore Garabei
ドルチェット ディ ディアーノ ダルバ スペリオーレ ガラベイ
Abrigo Giovanni
Dolcetto
About this wine
The estate's finest expression of Dolcetto, from Garabei, its oldest parcel with vines over fifty years old. The diversity of rootstocks and clones gives the wine innate complexity, grown on sun-drenched south to south-west facing slopes with calcareous marl and sandy layers that add finesse. Vinified in stainless steel with 9-12 days of maceration, then matured in concrete tanks and bottle. Deep ruby red with violet hues, rose petal, blackberry and wild black cherry aromas intertwined with tea, black pepper and almond notes, dense enveloping tannins and a smooth, persistent finish.
A step up from everyday Dolcetto — more structured and age-worthy, a good way to see how serious this grape can be.
Sommelier's Note
"Garabei is the proof that Dolcetto can age — a dense, tea-and-pepper-inflected wine that rewards a decade of patience in top vintages."
Food Pairings
Pairs with richer fare than a typical Dolcetto — braised red meats, aged Piedmontese cheeses, and mushroom-based dishes.
When to drink it
Special occasion dinners featuring braised meats or aged cheeses
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Dolcetto
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $11-32 (varies significantly by vintage and market)
Terroir & Winemaking
From Garabei, the estate's oldest parcel (50+ year old vines) with diverse rootstocks and clones, on south/south-west facing slopes of calcareous marl with sandy layers. Vinified in stainless steel with 9-12 days of maceration depending on vintage, matured in concrete tanks and bottle. Evolves well for 5 years, and can remain vibrant after 10 years in the best vintages.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Garabei different from a typical Dolcetto?
- It comes from the estate's oldest vines (over 50 years old) with diverse rootstocks and clones, giving it more complexity, density and ageing potential than a standard Dolcetto.
- What does Garabei taste like?
- Deep ruby red with violet hues, showing rose petal, blackberry and wild black cherry intertwined with tea, black pepper and almond, with dense tannins and a smooth, persistent finish.
- How long can Garabei be aged?
- It evolves beautifully over the five years following harvest, and in the best vintages remains vibrant even after 10 years.
- What food pairs well with Garabei?
- Braised red meats, aged Piedmontese cheeses, and mushroom dishes suit its density and structure well.
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