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Piedmont · Sub-regions
Dogliani
The home of Dolcetto south of Barolo: Dogliani DOCG delivers the variety's most serious expression – denser, spicier and more age-worthy than Dolcetto d'Alba. Steep calcareous marl slopes around Dogliani, Farigliano and Clavesana.
Grape Varieties
Dolcetto
Most Famous Site
Dogliani Superiore
Vineyard Area
900 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Piedmont
Dogliani Calcareous marl — home of Dolcetto
Dogliani DOCG: Dolcetto as a serious, age-worthy wine — denser than in Alba.
SOILS
Marlbalanced, structured
Marl is a mix of limestone and clay — yields structured, balanced wines with acidity backbone.
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
The climate is temperate continental, with cool winters sheltered by the Alps, warm summers and cool nights. Dogliani lies south of the Barolo zone toward Liguria and is cooler.
TOPOGRAPHY · steep
Steep slopes around Dogliani, Farigliano and Clavesana in the southern Langhe; vines grow between 250 and 800 metres, with 400 to 500 metres considered ideal.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Piedmont overview
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Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Dogliani lies in the south-western part of the Langhe in the province of Cuneo, west of the Barolo area on the Tanaro river and its side valleys. The wine area includes Dogliani, Farigliano, Clavesana, Belvedere Langhe, Monchiero and further villages. The slopes are steep and the vineyards are planted at medium altitudes; Dogliani is less well known than Barolo or Barbaresco but a distinct area for Dolcetto.
The soils consist of Miocene calcareous marl and sandstone. The climate is continental and somewhat cooler than in the Barolo zone, with marked temperature differences between day and night. This preserves freshness and aromas.
Dogliani DOCG is reserved exclusively for Dolcetto; the variety (the name means roughly 'the little sweet one') yields dense, spicy wines here with deep colour, violet and cherry notes and a slightly bitter almond tone on the finish. Dogliani Superiore is the higher quality tier. Well-known producers include Poderi Luigi Einaudi, Pecchenino, San Fereolo and Chionetti.
Soil Type
Calcareous marl, sandstone
Climate
Continental, cooler than the Barolo zone
Top profiles
4 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowAll Wineries
7 results
Anna Maria Abbona
Dogliani · Farigliano
Riesling, Barbera, Dolcetto
Azienda Agricola Eraldo Revelli
Dogliani · Farigliano
Azienda Agricola Poderi La Collina
Dogliani · Dogliani
Tenuta di Costa Prà
Dogliani · Clavesana
Cantina Clavesana - Soc. Coop. Agricola
Dogliani · Clavesana
Cantina Poderi Luigi Einaudi
Dogliani · Dogliani
Cantine Manfredi
Dogliani · Farigliano
Events in Piedmont
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Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba – Wine Tasting Experience
Tasting · Alba
25 Jan – Tue, 26 January 2027
Grandi Langhe
Trade event · Alba
27 Jan – Sat, 30 January 2027
Nebbiolo Prima
Trade event · Alba
24 Apr – Sun, 2 May 2027
Vinum Alba
Wine fair · Alba
15 May – Sun, 16 May 2027
Nizza è Barbera
Tasting · Nizza Monferrato
29 May – Sun, 30 May 2027
Cantine Aperte Piemonte
Open cellar · Piemont
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape is central to Dogliani?
Dogliani DOCG is reserved exclusively for Dolcetto. The wines are dense and spicy, with deep colour, violet and cherry notes and a slightly bitter almond note on the finish.
Where is Dogliani and which producers are known?
Dogliani lies in the south-western Langhe in the province of Cuneo, west of the Barolo area on the Tanaro. Known producers include Poderi Luigi Einaudi, Pecchenino, San Fereolo and Chionetti.
What is the climate like in Dogliani?
The climate in Dogliani is continental and cooler than in the Barolo zone. The harvest runs from September to October.
When is the best time to visit Dogliani for wine?
The harvest in Dogliani takes place September – October – when vineyards and cellars are busiest. May to July suits tastings without harvest bustle; many estates open their tasting rooms off-season by appointment.
How many wineries are there in Dogliani?
Cellarmap lists 7 wineries in Dogliani across roughly 900 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Dogliani?
Dogliani Superiore is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Dogliani. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
All wineries in Dogliani, A to Z
- Anna Maria Abbona · Farigliano
- Azienda Agricola Eraldo Revelli · Farigliano
- Azienda Agricola Poderi La Collina · Dogliani
- Cantina Clavesana - Soc. Coop. Agricola · Clavesana
- Cantina Poderi Luigi Einaudi · Dogliani
- Cantine Manfredi · Farigliano
- Tenuta di Costa Prà · Clavesana
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