Vignetti Luigi Oddero e Figli, Langhe Rosso "Convento" DOC, Piedmont, Italy 2023 walk-around although the wines are not

although the wines are not certified organic

Tight structure with minimal extract sweetness and notes of lemon jelly

Vanilla and caramel notes lead to a persistent

with ripe berry fruit accented by balmy herbs and earthy wafts of incense

concentrated fruit that defines the “La Crau” bottling

Vignetti Luigi Oddero e Figli, Langhe Rosso "Convento" DOC, Piedmont, Italy 2023 walk-around although the wines are notA blend of Dolcetto, with some Barbera and a touch of Nebbiolo for structure from vineyards around the cellar at Santa Maria. Varietals are naturally fermented in stainless steel, assembled and matured for 6 months or so in cement (with the Nebbiolo component in cask) with spontaneous malo, and then assembled in the late Spring after harvest for bottling. Light and crunchy with violet y berry fruit that speaks of its Dolcetto majority, yet with decent