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Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG

by Terre del Barolo · Piedmont, Italy

TypeRed
Grapes100% Dolcetto
VineyardDiano d’Alba
LineVinum VitaEst
Terre del BaroloPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown in Diano d’Alba on calcareous-clay soils. Vines are trained on vertical trellises and Guyot pruned. Maximum yield is 8 tons/ha.

Grapes

100% Dolcetto.

Vinification

The crop is harvested entirely by hand in late September. Grapes are destemmed and crushed, followed by alcoholic fermentation at a controlled 24–26°C and 4–6 days of skin contact. Malolactic fermentation is completed.

Ageing

The wine matures for 3–4 months in steel tanks before bottling.

Technical data

Alcohol: 14% vol.

Tasting profile

Intense ruby red with violet nuances. The rich nose has characteristic cherry aromas. The palate is dry and harmonious, with a pleasant almond aftertaste.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 16–18°C and drink without extended cellaring. Suitable with starters and pasta dishes, white-meat main courses, mixed boiled meats, cold cuts, and semi-mature sheep’s- or goat’s-milk cheeses.