Dolcetto D’Alba Doc

Varietal: 100% Dolcetto
Growing locations: Municipalities in the Langhe area
Soil: calcareous clay
Vine training: vertical trellis with Guyot pruning
Picking: 100% by hand
Harvest: mid-late September
Maximum yield: 9 tons/ha
Vinification: destemming and crushing; alcoholic fermentation and 4-6 days on the skins at a controlled temperature (24-26°C)
Malolactic fermentation: complete
Ageing: 3-4 months in steel tanks prior to bottling

TASTING NOTES
Color: ruby red with violet nuances
On the nose: fresh and fruity
On the palate: dry and harmonious, with a pleasant almond aftertaste
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Serving temperature: 16-18°C
Cellar life: ready to drink
Food/wine pairings: simple starters, pasta and risotto,
a perfect match for everyday fare