Dolcetto
The wines are characterized particularly by their low acidity, which is the source of the variety's name, meaning "little sweet one". Soft and fruity, nearly always has a deep ruby and purple color, aromatics of blackberry, plum and spice with some distinctive flavors of licorice, blackberry and almond.
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The Parker Family invites you to enjoy the wines of Melrose Vineyards. They are located near Roseburg on a bench of the South Umpqua River. Southern Oregon provides the ideal site and cool climate for growing wine. Melrose utilizes sustainable viticultural practices along with modern technology to nurture their fruit. They strive for small berries that concentrate the flavors to give Melrose wine a fullness of bouquet, body and flavor unique to the vineyard.
This Estate bottle of Dolcetto wine was grown during one of the warmest seasons in the past decade. The “Little Sweet One” achieves ripe flavors resembling a medley of cherries, and other red fruits. It has a soft mouthfeel of supple tannins. Melrose Vineyards’ achieved a fruit forward style by aging this Dolcetto for 5 months in French Oak Barrels. The bright acidity allow for extended cellaring and being food friendly. They recommend pairing with most Italian cuisine and braised meats.
14.0% Alc. by Vol.