Description
Founded in 1995, Il Palazzotto is a family-run winery rooted in the winemaking traditions of Diano d’Alba in the Langhe, where the Olivero family has produced wine for four generations. Its story dates back to 1888, when Carlo Olivero built the original farmhouse, establishing the foundation for what became a longstanding local wine estate. Over the years, the property has remained in family hands, preserving its connection to the land while carrying forward the customs of the region. Il Palazzotto is now guided by Paolo Olivero, who returned home after studying oenology and began bottling the estate’s wines under its own name. Alongside its vines, the property also tends hazelnut trees, reflecting the mixed-agricultural character of the area. Today, Il Palazzotto continues to reflect the character of the Langhe through wines made from classic regional varieties and a strong sense of place. Its long history gives the winery a sense of continuity, combining traditional farming values with the hospitality of a working estate open for visits and tastings. The result is a winery identity built on heritage, craftsmanship, and the enduring culture of Piemontese wine.
This bottling is 100% Dolcetto grown on the Sörì Cristina slope, a sun-exposed, limestone site planted in 1985, that lends the wine a refined, structured character. The fruit was farmed by hand, with pruning and green harvesting used to manage vigor and keep the canopy and fruiting zones open and well balanced. These practices help preserve the grape’s natural freshness and maintain even ripening in the vineyard. In the cellar, the wine was made in a deliberately restrained way: fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, for about a week, the wine then remained in tank until bottling the following fall. Bottled without fining or filtration and absolutely no oak, allows the wine to show Dolcetto’s direct, supple, fresh style with minimal interference. The palate opens with bright cherry and brambly blackberry fruit, underscored by hints of dried violet and a whisper of plum skin on the finish—classic Dolcetto notes that feel both fresh and subtly savory. The acidity is lively but gentle, supporting fine, dusty tannins that give the wine a soft grip without heaviness. Aromatic and easy to drink this is a perfect example of Dolcetto’s signature approachability and youthful vibrancy.
