South‑west of Barolo’s famed Nebbiolo vineyards, the hill town of Dogliani champions Dolcetto - an early‑ripening grape that thrives on grey marl and sandstone ridges up to 700 metres. Here, Ligurian sea breezes meet Alpine nights, preserving violet perfume and snappy blackberry fruit even in warm seasons. The result is an inky, viscous red that locals …
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