The wines of the Selection of the Order of the Knights of the Truffle and Wines of Alba can only be purchased at the Piedmontese Regional Wine Shop.
Via Castello, 5
12060 Grinzane Cavour (CN) - Italia
Tel: +39 0173.262159
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Produced from three vineyards in Serralunga, this wine is fermented in stainless steel with short fermentation times to create an elegant and aromatic wine.
Grape variety: 100% Dolcetto
Year planted: 1990
Vineyard area: 1.0 ha
Soil: Calcareous-clayey
Altitude: 320–390 m above sea level
Exposure: East–West
Yield: 90 quintals/ha
The Wine
Harvest: Mid-September. The grapes are hand-harvested and placed in perforated crates for transport to the winery. The yield is 90 quintals of grapes per hectare.
Winemaking: Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 28°C, with frequent daily pump-overs, for a total of 8–10 days. The wine remains in stainless steel tanks for 4 months before stabilisation and light filtration.
Ageing: In stainless steel
Number of bottles: 8,550
Dolcetto d’Alba has a delicate freshness, with aromas reminiscent of plum and cherry. On the palate, it is clean, rich and harmonious. A complex, soft and seductive wine, ideal for those who appreciate the pleasant harmony of a velvety wine combined with an expression of fruit and aromatic intensity.
Colour: Ruby red tending towards garnet.
Aroma: Ripe fruit and cream.
Palate: Energetic and persistent, full-bodied, with notes of black pepper and red fruit.
Serving temperature: 16–17°C
Food pairings: Ideal with appetisers and first courses.