Like the wines of Alto Piemonte, Dolcetto from Dogliani is still mostly unknown and underappreciated, which is a shame because Dogliani is the home of some truly special wines. The Abbona estate, started in 1936 by the great grandfather of Federico Schellino, the current generation to grow grapes and make here, is comprised of 18ha of organically-farmed vineyards that are around 500-550 meters on some the steepest slopes you will find in this part of Piemonte. The vineyards are made up of white, brown, and red soils and are filled with blue stones in many places. The landscape is very dramatic and so are the wines. I love Dogliani wines and looked for many years to find the right winery to bring to the Mid-Atlantic. It was worth the wait to find Abbona.
