Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2021 Dogliani

"A classic Dogliani, this wine opens with aromas of black plum, violet, rose hip and fresh thyme. Macerated blackberries greet the palate, as fine and firm tannins set the foundation of the wine, finishing with savory and earthy notes that make this a great gastronomic wine. " Wine Enthusiast 91 Points

The estate is located in Dogliani, but like Bersano and Pio Cesare, it is grandfathered into the Barolo appellation even through the winery is physically located outside those boundaries. Poderi Luigi Einaudi has been on a buying spree of sorts with recent acquisitions resulting in a new Barolo Bussia and the upcoming Barolo Monvigliero (made with some whole-cluster fermentation). Proprietor Matteo Sardagna Einaudi and his team bought a piece of Cannubi in 1997 (2.4 hectares), followed by Bussia Dardi and Monvigliero (Verduno) purchased in 2017. They have leased holdings in Villero and Terlo (Costa Grimaldi). In Barbaresco, the estate has 1.5 hectares in Neive (Bricco di Neive) with a first vintage made here to be 2019.