We just tasted the 2008 Maioli single-vineyard Dolcetto from Anna Maria Abbona in the office. It's exactly what a reserve wine should be, similar character and flavors to the regular Sori dij But bottling but with the volume turned up; very distinctive aroma and flavor of blueberry, tealeaves, fountain-pen ink and flowers, fine tannins, long and savory. Anna Maria's vineyards are amongst the highest in the appellation, and the added freshness this confers on the wine is always welcome. Excellent with steak, lamb or sausages. (The vineyard this comes from was planted by her uncle Angelo in 1936; the wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel.) 

Elevation: 500 meters

Soil: Tuff and calcerous loam rock

Exposure: South/South-West; very steep

Vineyard: 1.5 Hectares (67-74 year old vines, guyot trained)

Output: 50 Q/Ha

Fermentation: Stainless steel, 8-10 days

Malo-lactic: In autumn

Aging: Stainless steel

Bottling: A year after grape harvest without filtration

Production: 7000 bottles

Cases imported: 100 six packs