Dolcetto d'Alba DOC Superiore

Type: red wine
Grape varieties: 100% Dolcetto
Denomination: Dolcetto d’Alba DOC Superiore
Production zone: Barolo village, Vergne Ponte Oca & Cascina Nuova
vineyards Harvest: middle of September

Average analytical values

Alcoholic content: 13.0% vol.
Total acidity: 5.25 g/l
Dry extract: 26 g/l
First year of wine production: 1925

Vinification

Pruning in the vineyard and selection during the grape harvest. Harvest in 20 kg. boxes. After stalk removing-pressing, alcoholic fermentation & contact with the skins takes place for 8-10 days in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Malolatic fermentation takes place in steel tanks at 20°C. average temperature.

Maturation

Maturing for 9-10 months in steel tanks. Bottling in October-november & further 3 months in the bottle before being put on sale.

Sensory characteristic

Colour: deep ruby red
Bouquet: clear ripe fruit, raspberries
Preferable with: hors d’oeuvres, pasta and pizza
Serving temperature: 16-18°C
Recommended glass: Red wine goblet (Spiegelau wine series-large)
Aging plateau: 3-5 years

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