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Contact the Piedmontese Regional Wine Shop
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.
Piedmont Regional Wine Shop
Via Castello, 5
12060 Grinzane Cavour (CN) - Italia
Tel: +39 0173.262159
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The name of this wine is due to the recovery of a white marble slab found in the Caramelli area, during excavations carried out between 1925 and 1930. It is an elegant wine, with a character and it creates a great interest among international wine experts.
Grape Variety: 100% Dolcetto
Cru: Gamvs
Village: Rodello
Harvest: Hand-picked into small crates after September 18th
Vinification: In stainless steel tanks for ten days of maceration on the skins
Aging: 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and then in bottle for two months
Bottles Produced (number): 2,800
Best Before: Within 10 years, depending on the vintage.
Alcohol by volume (%): 14.5%
NOTES
Color: Impenetrable ruby red with purple highlights
Nose: Intense with notes of plum, blackberry, and red fruits, on a spicy background
Taste: Enveloping, smooth, and full, with a sweet but not overly so finish, well-balanced with tannins and a hint of almond, typical of the Dolcetto grape
Serving temperature: 18° C
Food pairings: Ideal with cheeses, cured meats, and meats