About this wine
A rare, late-harvest Dolcetto made only in exceptional vintages — just 12 times since its inaugural 1985 release. Picked from Brovia's old Dolcetto vines in Serralunga's Brea after the Nebbiolo harvest, aimed deliberately at maximum ripeness, and aged in neutral wood, Solatìo is dense, powerful and complex enough that the Brovia family pours it after their Barolos in tastings.
Not a typical Dolcetto — this is a rare, age-worthy curiosity for adventurous drinkers.
Sommelier's Note
"Solatìo rewrites what Dolcetto can be — dense, ageable, and genuinely rare; seek it out whenever a vintage allows it to exist."
Food Pairings
Rich enough to pair with braised short rib or aged hard cheeses — treat it like a structured red, not a simple Dolcetto.
When to drink it
Rare-bottle tastings, special occasions, collectors seeking something unusual from Piedmont.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Dolcetto
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $65-75 (US retail; reference conversion only)
Terroir & Winemaking
Late-harvested from old vines in the Brea cru, picked after the estate's Nebbiolo; aged in neutral (non-new) wood. Produced only in vintages with the right ripening conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How often is Solatìo made?
- Only in exceptional vintages — about 12 times since its inaugural 1985 release, less than three times per decade on average.
- What makes it different from regular Dolcetto?
- It is late-harvested for maximum ripeness and aged in neutral wood, producing a denser, more powerful, and age-worthy wine unusual for the Dolcetto grape.
- Where does the fruit come from?
- Old Dolcetto vines in Brovia's Brea cru in Serralunga d'Alba, the same vineyard that produces their Ca' Mia Barolo.
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