Dolcetto d'Acqui DOC 2025

The Dolcetto is a native grape variety of Piedmont; from it we produce a wine that captivates with its ruby-red colour, its full-bodied character and its delicate aromas.

Harvested by hand, the Dolcetto grapes are vinified with a 7-day maceration at 27°C.

The wine has a low sulphite content and has not undergone any clarification processes; consequently, as it ages, the wine will undergo natural decantation, with colloids and salts settling at the bottom of the bottle.

Smooth and with balanced tannins, Dolcetto d’Acqui offers an opportunity to discover the Acqui area and its gastronomic specialities.

It is, in fact, perfectly suited to accompanying some of the region’s typical dishes: filetto baciato, Roccaverano robiola, agnolotti al plin and Acqui-style stockfish. Other recommended pairings include dishes featuring white truffle and the fried ravioli typical of the Acqui region, known as ‘acquesini’ or “ravioli da passeggio” as they are served in special containers designed to be held in the hand and eaten with a toothpick. It is well worth trying alongside farinata and chickpea soup from Acqui (the Cisrò d’Aicq).

Chielisò is a small family-run winery that has its roots dating back to 1972. We belong to a family of winemakers for four generations, and our work has always been guided by a deep love for the land and respect for its fruits. 

We are located in the hills of Alto Monferrato, in the town of Cassine, a charming medieval village a few kilometers from Acqui Terme, in a land where tradition meets nature and time still flows to the rhythm of the seasons.

Chielisò was not born from a marketing strategy nor from a search for originality, but from a gesture of love. Marco and Giovanna combined the names of their children — Chiara, Elia, and Sofia — creating a name that encapsulates the very essence of our family.

Our vineyards extend over four hectares within the protected natural area of Bosco delle Sorti – La Communa, a precious ecosystem of hills, woods, and trails immersed in tranquility, where biodiversity is preserved with respect and dedication. In this unique environment, the vine grows in harmony with nature, producing authentic wines deeply connected to the territory.

From our grapes are born Barbera del Monferrato DOC, Barbera d’Asti DOCG, Dolcetto d’Acqui DOC, Cortese dell’Alto Monferrato DOC, Monferrato Freisa DOC, Syrah, and a refined Moscato Spumante.

The quality of our wines takes shape primarily in the vineyard. We cultivate without the use of herbicides and without fixed-schedule phytosanitary interventions, but regulated by weather data collection stations installed at multiple points in the vineyards that determine when intervention is truly necessary. This choice stems from the belief that the land must be listened to before it is worked.

The harvest is carried out strictly by hand, carefully selecting the best bunches. It is a moment that for us retains the authentic flavor of tradition: days of shared work, smiles, stories, and conviviality, values that have accompanied the grape harvest for generations.

With the same dedication, we accompany every stage of winemaking, aware that wine is born from the harmony between nature and human labor. For this reason, we operate with care and respect, so that each bottle expresses not only the character of the territory but also an authentic and beneficial relationship between what we produce and those who will have the pleasure of sharing it.

We look forward to welcoming you to our winery, by appointment throughout the year, to share an experience among the aromas and flavors of the territory. You can taste our wines accompanied by the best typical products of the Acqui area and discover the timeless charm of the medieval village of Cassine.