Dolcetto

2023 New Mexico Dolcetto

The Chavez Brothers Vineyard Dolcetto hails from New Mexico and boasts a beautiful red hue. This Dolcetto wine offers a medium body that perfectly balances its moderate acidity and fruit intensity. The tannins in this wine are notable, providing a structured backbone. Overall, the Chavez Brothers Vineyard Dolcetto from 2023 presents itself as a well-rounded, dry red wine that captures the essence of its New Mexico terroir.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Plum

Pairs well with:

Pizza, Pasta Marinara, Tomato-Based Vegetable Dishes

Region:

New Mexico

New Mexico, with its high desert landscapes and dramatic mountain ranges, offers a unique and diverse winegrowing environment in the American Southwest. The state's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) benefit from the high altitude and the intense sunlight, which together create a significant diurnal temperature variation. This variation sharply cools the vineyards at night, tempering the daytime heat and allowing grapes to ripen slowly and develop complex flavors while retaining essential acids. The arid climate and minimal rainfall reduce the risk of vine diseases and allow vintners to control vine vigor through irrigation. Vineyards at lower elevations tend to produce bolder, more intense wines, while those at higher elevations excel in growing cooler-climate varieties, yielding more delicate and aromatic wines.

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