The 2024 Dolceacqua by Maixei is a still red DOC wine from Liguria, an Italian region renowned for its winemaking tradition. The grapes, hand-picked, grow in vineyards located in the most suitable areas of the Nervia and Valbone valleys, on predominantly clay-sandy soils rich in skeleton. The winemaking process involves gentle crushing immediately after harvest, thus preserving the organoleptic characteristics of this wine, which has a medium ruby red colour with slight violet reflections and a winey, fragrant aroma when young. Vintage: 2024 Alcohol content: 13 Winery: Traditional bush training system, with one spur per branch. Harvest/Vintage: Manual Organoleptic notes: Medium ruby red colour with slight violet reflections. It has a winey and fragrant aroma when young, becoming broad and ethereal with ageing, with delicate hints of cooked cherries and slightly wilted rose. On the palate, it is balanced, slightly dry with a very light tannic vein. It finishes with a pleasant and typical bitter aftertaste. Soil: Predominantly clay-sandy rich in skeleton, with little limestone and pH between sub-alkaline and acidic. Vineyard: The vineyards of our members covering the most suitable areas of the Nervia and Valbone valleys. Winemaking/Ageing: The grapes are delivered by members in the hours immediately following the harvest and are gently crushed upon arrival at the winery. A wine with a strong character and balanced structure, the 2024 Dolceacqua Maixei is suitable for pairing with typical dishes of the Ligurian tradition or light red meats. Its aromatic complexity and slightly bitter finish make it an ideal choice for those wishing to discover an authentic and representative still red DOC wine from the region.