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Hints of cherry and blackberries, for a fresh and balanced wine

Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba

  • Denomination: DOCG
  • Variety: Dolcetto
  • Production area: Sorì del Ricchino, Diano d’Alba 
  • Altitudine and exposure: 350 m a.s.l.; West/South-West
  • Soil: calcareous and clayey with sandy veins

IN THE VINEYARD

  • Type of growth: Guyot 
  • Fertilizer: Natural manure, green manure
  • Harvest: By hand in 20 kg crates; first half of September
  • Average production: 50 hl/ha

IN THE CELLAR

  • Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for 8-10 days.
  • Aging: In stainless steel tanks for about 6 months. In order to preserve the delicate flavor of marasca cherry typical of Dolcetto and in full respect of tradition, it does not undergo aging in wood.

TASTING NOTES

  • Colour: Purple-red with violet reflections
  • Bouquet: Floral and fruity notes of violet, cherry and blackberry jam.
  • Taste: Fresh and smooth with a typical pleasant almond and tannic finish.

EVOLUTION AND FOOD PAIRINGS 

  • Evolution: It can be stored up well for 3-4 years
  • Food pairings: Starters, first courses, cold cuts and meats. It’s also excellent with medium-aged cheeses. 

REACHED SCORES

88
I Vini di Veronelli
2
Gambero Rosso

Address

Rizieri Società Agricola Semplice

Via San Calocero, 7 - 12055

Diano d’Alba (CN) - Italy

P.IVA 03278170042

N. REA 277489

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