In
1980 Bruno Porro and his wife Irma started a small 24-acre winery,
called
Ribote after an old beloved tree in front of an ancient stone farmhouse
on the property. The estate lies in Piedmont just east of the city of
Alba
in the heart of the Langhe region with its gently rolling hills. All
the
vineyards face south and are located at an altitude of 1100 to 1300
feet.
Ribote focuses almost entirely on Dolcetto, and all wines carry the
Dogliani
appellation (one of seven officially designated DOC zones). Bruno Porro
makes about 4,200 cases of wine per year divided into two crus: MONETTI
and RIBOTE. We selected the latter impressed by the way it flies
in the face of Dolcetto's familiar image as "Italy's
Beaujolais."
Uncertified Organic Wine (Producer states they do not use artificial fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides. While we cannot prove the
veracity of this, we also have no reason to believe it is not true.)
Tasting notes: Wrapped in a robe of velvety
tannins,
the wine brims with aromas and flavors of currants, black
raspberries
and other dark-red berry fruits, and is laced with hints of black
chocolate, coffee and cedar.
RECENT VINTAGE - 2008
87 - "A
whiff of banana leads off in this cherry- and berry-flavored red. This
is light-bodied and fresh, with nice grip on the finish. Drink now." Wine Spectator Web Only - 2011
RECENT VINTAGE - 2007
90 - "Offers intense aromas of spices, blackberry and rose, with hints of
soap. Full-bodied, with a thick palate. An impressive Dolcetto. Drink
now." Wine Spectator, Dec 15, 2008 |
Region: Piedmont
Classification: Dolcetto Di
Dogliani
DOC
Area of Production: Dogliani
Grape Variety: 100% Dolcetto
Soil: Clayey, Chalky, Minerally
Average Age of Vines: 30 - 35
years
Trellising System: Guyot
Production per Acre: 2.9 tons
Vinification Technique: Slow
maceration
in stainless steel and cement tanks
Total Acidity: 5.20 g/l
Residual Sugar: 0.25 g/l
PH: 3.41
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total Cases Produced: 1,660
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