Dolcetto d'Alba
Controlled Origin Denomination
VAI
Grape variety: Dolcetto 100%
Soil: 38% clay, 47% slit, 15% sand
Average vineyard age: 30 years
Average production: 75 q.li/ha
Vinification: on the skins, fermentation at a controlled temperature with daily pumping of the must over the cap, and maceration for 4 - 5 days
Malolactic fermentation: following on from alcoholic fermentation
Maturing: in stainless steel for 5 – 6 months, plus 2 months in the bottle
Colour: bright, very intense garnet red with purplish highlights
Nose: clear-cut and expansive, with hints of cherries, blackberry and roses
Taste: full-bodied, warm and round, with a long, nicely bitter aftertaste
Pairings: considered a wine for serving throughout a meal, it is at its best with hors-d’oeuvres and starters in general
