In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, red cherry, mineral

Palate: medium body, soft tannin

A red-purple Dogliani with violet nuances, blackberry, raspberry, blueberry and red cherry with mineral notes, medium-bodied with soft tannins, moderate acidity and good balance.

What it pairs with

  • Pizza margherita
    Juicy Dolcetto and soft tannin suit tomato and cheese.
  • Salumi and bread
    Soft, fruity body refreshes against cured meats.
  • Frico
    Soft cheese and potato meet the wine's juicy fruit.

History

San Luigi is Pecchenino's everyday Dogliani, a bright, fruity expression of Dolcetto from the Dogliani hills.

  1. 1990 — Pecchenino bottles the San Luigi Dogliani

Facts

Producer
Pecchenino
Grapes
Dolcetto (100%)
Classification
Dogliani DOCG
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 14 to 22 at retail
Drinking window
2 to 8 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Tags

dolcetto dry low tannin medium acid medium body medium term mood easygoing mood fruity occasion picnic occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with pizza pairs with soft cheese price everyday still red value pick
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