All of the grapes for this wine come from Emilio and his wife Maria Luisa’s small estate in the town of Tagliolo in Piemonte. They primarily farm Dolcetto as well as a few rows of Barbera, and a little Cortese which together make up only two hectares. The vines were planted by Maria Luisa’s father in 1950 and 1952, with a small parcel also planted in 1960 and a more recent one in 2004. About 20% of the Dolcetto is on red clay with the rest on Tuffo. The red clay gives more concentration, more power and tannin to the wines, whilst the expression on Tuffo is much more delicate and elegant. The blend of the two creates a beautifully rounded and rustic wine.