The story of the Viberti winery begins when Cavalier Antonio Viberti buys the Locanda del Buon Padre. It was the year 1923 when Antonio began to produce wine for the guests of his Locanda in the basement of the Buon Padre. From Viberti’s new vineyard, historic Valdibà in Dogliani, this Dolcetto is truly expression of its soil characterized by calcareous clay and limestone.

Dolcetto from Dogliani, which is probably the best place to grow Dolcetto. New leather, spice, lavender and perfume, dark cherry, iron fillings. Silty tannin, so much power and tannin, bitter dark chocolate, ironstone, deep and rich, so much structure and power, so much tannin, so much weight of fruit, and a long finish of rolling tannin and ironstone grip. Incredible. At the very top of the Dolcetto tree. And indeed, more powerful than most Nebbiolo wines. This is a classic. One for the ages. Tasted: Dec 2022; Alcohol: 14%; Price: $45; Closure: Diam; Drink: 2024-2035; Rated: 95+ Points; Gary Walsh; The Wine Front