Monferrato Rosso
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 6 years from vintage release.
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Roasted pork tenderloin, mushroom ragù with pasta, medium-aged cheeses
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Monferrato Rosso DOC captures the versatile and expressive nature of southern Piedmontese winemaking, offering producers the flexibility to blend iconic indigenous grapes like Barbera and Dolcetto with complementary regional or international varieties. Sourced from choice hillside vineyards across Monferrato, where warm days, cool nights, and varied clay-limestone soils create optimal ripening conditions, Dezzani crafts this red wine to emphasize freshness and fruit purity. Fermentation in stainless steel followed by judicious aging preserves the wine's vibrant berry characteristics, rounded tannins, and bright regional acidity, delivering an accessible yet authentic taste of Monferrato terroir.
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Founded in 1934 by Luigi Dezzani, the Dezzani winery is situated in Cocconato, within the heart of the Monferrato region in Piedmont, Italy. The estate has built generations of winemaking heritage, focusing on meticulous vineyard selection and combining traditional cask aging with modern enological practices. Drawing grapes from iconic sites across Monferrato and the neighboring Langhe, the producer is dedicated to showcasing authentic regional terroirs. Dezzani is particularly renowned for its expressive Barbera d'Asti, aromatic Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato, and classic Barolo and Barbaresco wines.