Piazza del Dotto

Estate Americn Oak U-Stave Connoisseurs' Series Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

9.03 ratings
8.11 pro ratings
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Did a blind tasting against 2015 Shafer One Point Five Cab (at half the price). The Shafer blew away the Del Dotto, in fact after being opened for an hour and half, the Del Dotto fell apart. Deep Ruby, aromas of dark berry fruits, oak and spice. On the palate flavors of tart black cherry and plum with vanilla, cacao and cedar. Firm tannins, medium finish, lacks depth, ending with cedar and fruit notes. To me, not worth the $190 price tag!

Did a blind tasting against 2015 Shafer One Point Five Cab (at half the price). The Shafer blew away the Del Dotto, in fact after being opened for an hour and half, the Del Dotto fell apart. Deep Ruby, aromas of dark berry fruits, oak and spice. On the palate flavors of tart black cherry and plum with vanilla, cacao and cedar. Firm tannins, medium finish, lacks depth, ending with cedar and fruit notes. To me, not worth the $190 price tag!

Jun 1st, 2021
Eric

American Oak U- Stave. Relatively easy to say for a Del Dotto wine.

American Oak U- Stave. Relatively easy to say for a Del Dotto wine.

Mar 26th, 2020
Eric

Big fruit, tannins, and acid all in balance.

Big fruit, tannins, and acid all in balance.

Dec 24th, 2017