Dolcetto di Diano d ’Alba

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. 

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