Dolcetto D'Alba DOC
Dolcetto D'Alba 2022 Red Wine
€14.99
Known for its fragrance and freshness, Dolcetto is one of the most renowned Italian red wines, mainly produced in Piedmont.
With it's twelve different appellations of Dolcetto, the region's wines are very appreciated in the north-west of Italy as well as in the rest of the world.
75 cl, 13% Vol.
Deep ruby red colour with violet glints. An intense, fruity bouquet and a dry, rich, harmonious flavor that leaves a lingering scent of almonds. A pleasantly tannic wine with fresh acidity.
Favors risottos and pasta dishes with meat, liver or mushroom sauces, as well as stewed and grilled meats or vegetables.
Serve at 16°C.
La Morra (Cuneo), Italy.
Calcareous soil with sand-silt sediments at approx. 250m. AMSL.
100% Dolcetto D'Alba grapes from 26 (average) year old vines.
Strictly manual harvest with selection of the best grapes.
To allow for a prolonged contact of the must with the skins, the fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Maturation is then carried out for 6-7 months in wine vats prior to bottling, followed by a minimum of another 3 months of bottle ageing.
D.O.C. Langhe, Piedmont.