Description
Country: Italy
Region: Piemonte
Sub-Region: Alba
Grapes: Grape Dolcetto 100
Tasting Note:
Mouthwatering acid structure and agreeably soft in texture.
Displays lovely cherry, berry and floral flavours, with an
earthy, barnyard note. Ready to drink.
Winemaking:
Harvest is generally in the second half of September. After a
brief maceration on the skins, the Dolcetto spends 8 months
in stainless steel vats prior to bottling.
Vineyard :
This wine is from 4.5ha of land close to the Conterno
Fantino winery. At just under 600m a.s.l. the vineyard is high
for the Barolo region and average slope is consequently
steep, at 25%. The composition of the soil is predominantly
sandy (57%) which is ideal for the production of perfumed,
floral Dolcetto with an attractive acid structure. The average
age of the vines is 15 years, and over recent seasons
quality has been improved through top grafting with smallberried,
loose-bunched clones. Yields are low for Dolcetto,
at slightly over 50 hl/ha.
Food matching:
Pan-seared venison with rosemary and dried cherries,
grilled lamb kebabs with cumin and cinnamon or grilled pork
chops with classic barbecue sauce.
DETAILS
- 75cl
- 13.00%
- Italy
- Piemonte
- 2019
- Red, Medium-Bodied and Elegant
