Since 2021, Brandini’s Dolcetto “Filari Lunghi” comes from a single high altitude, organic vineyard with around fifteen years of age, located southeast of Monforte d’Alba on a steep, west-facing slope composed of clay, limestone, and sand. (The previous Dolcettos are partially from here and also from Dogliani.) Typically first out of the glass are the bright red rose petals and flowers—hallmarks of delicious, high altitude (440-450m) Dolcetto. The variety has a lot of fruit (more red here than the typical Dolcetto) and has good tannin but soft acidity and pairs perfectly with simply prepared Piemontese food, like the dishes of the past that came before the more elaborate cuisine often found today. The alcohol content ranges between 12.5-13.5%, and the aromatic development of each season is the driving force for picking decisions with Dolcetto and all Brandini’s wines.