Winemaker
Erik Dogliotti
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Portrait of Erik Dogliotti
i. Biography
The Path
At Dogliotti 1870 in Castagnole delle Lanze, Italy, the work is split between oenological management and agronomic management, with Erik Dogliotti responsible for both. The guiding frame is explicit: tradition and innovation are treated as coexisting terms inside the same cellar decision.
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The Work Today
The present brief is continuity handled without repetition. In Erik Dogliotti’s words, the goal is to make a single bottle carry the weight of the great classics from the past while still speaking in a modern register.
Signature
The signature line at Dogliotti 1870 includes Moscato d'Asti Selezione di Erik, Moscato d'Asti Berlet, and Vermouth Bianco 18/70. These names place Dogliotti’s approach on familiar ground, then ask the category to carry a personal reading.
In Their Words “We wanted to give a personal interpretation to the Moscato d’Asti, a wine traditionally destined to a young and fresh consumption becomes perfect for a longer aging.” “Our purpose is to create a perfect combination between the great classics from the past and modernity.”
Acclaim
The clearest craft note attached to Erik Dogliotti is his treatment of Moscato d’Asti: a wine usually framed for young, fresh consumption is presented here as suited to longer aging. That is the specific claim, and it sits at the center of the house’s stated approach.
FAQ
Asked of Erik
How did Erik Dogliotti get started?
His role is centered on oenological management at Dogliotti 1870.
What is Erik Dogliotti best known for today?
He is best known for oenological management in Castagnole delle Lanze.
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