2022 Monferrato Dolcetto 'Capitano del Palio', Cantine Povero, Piedmont, Italy
£11.79
A delightfully fragrant Dolcetto with vivid red fruit and floral aromas. On the palate is is more textured and layered than many examples of this variety and again ripe red fruits...
A delightfully fragrant Dolcetto with vivid red fruit and floral aromas. On the palate is is more textured and layered than many examples of this variety and again ripe red fruits dominate.
Although this family estate was formed as recently as 1948, there are documents that show the Povero family have been growing vines and making wine since 1837. Today the estate is run by the grandchildren of founder Bartolomeo. Alessio and Margherita make the wines and take care of the cellar, Daniele works in the vineyards whilst Luca and Romano take care of the commercial side of things.
The wines here are made in a sustainable fashion, with no chemical fertilisers or herbicides used, electricity for the winery is produced using solar energy and water is drawn from the wineries own ancient well.