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Dolcetto d’Alba Vignavillej wine — Brovia winery — Dionysus

Dolcetto d’Alba Vignavillej

by Brovia · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationDolcetto d’AlbaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesDolcetto
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
BroviaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from selected vines in the “Brea” vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba and the “Garblet Sue” vineyard in Castiglione Falletto. The vines are 40 years old.

Grapes

The Dolcetto grapes are selected.

Vinification

The grapes are usually harvested by hand in mid-October at optimal ripeness, then sorted, destemmed and gently pressed. The must ferments in stainless-steel tanks for 8–10 days at no more than 29 °C.

Ageing

The wine rests in steel tanks for 12–18 months.

Tasting profile

Elegant.

Label / history

Annual production is 12,000 bottles.