wines

Dolcetto d’Alba DOC

Description

The name Dolcetto comes from the sweetness of its pulp, whereas the wines are soley dry. A rather unpredictable vine, responding differently to the various locations in which it grows.

Characteristics

A typical wine obtained from the same named vine grown on the Langa hills. The wine is presented with the following characteristics: A brilliant red color with the tendency of having purplish tinges; a vinous fragrance and pleasantly fruity; A dry taste, smooth, pleasantly bitter, harmonic. A full meal wine, excellent with first courses and cured meats. It is advised to drink it when young at a temperature of 18°C.

Technical Sheet

APPELLATION Dolcetto d’Alba DOC
GRAPES 100% Dolcetto
ALCOOL(%VOL) 14%
COLOUR Ruby red
SIZES AVAILABLE 0,75L
CULTIVATION AREA Alba Area
SOIL Sandy – Calcareous
VINIFICATION
Vinification is traditional, with 10 days’ maceration at a temperature of about 28 °C, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is bottled in the spring after harvest, and continues the maturing process in the bottle
Yeast: selected yeasts
TASTING SUGGESTION BY VALTER BOSIO
Tasting impression: Very fruity on the palate, with fine acidity and medium body.
Tasting temperature: 18°C
Meal coupling: pasta with rich sauces, red and white meat, medium and long ripening cheese.

Technical Sheet

Red wines