# Dolcevita (Agricola Gian Piero Marrone)

> Rosé, Langhe Rosato DOC by [Agricola Gian Piero Marrone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marrone.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/agricola-gian-piero-marrone-dolcevita).

- **Producer:** Agricola Gian Piero Marrone
- **Style:** Rosé
- **Denomination:** Langhe Rosato DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo, Barbera
- **Soil:** Recent geological formation: mainly calcareous surface soil with a high share of quartz sand and very fine limestone, alternating with compact layers of grey sandstone
- **Exposure:** South-east, 350 to 400 m a.s.l.
- **Harvest:** Manual, first half of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Average planting year 2013, traditional Guyot
- **Vinification:** Manual harvest in 25 kg crates in two passes 1 to 2 weeks apart, each lot vinified separately. Grapes cooled to 6 °C after picking. Cold maceration on the skins for 16 to 18 hours. Fermentation in steel at 15 to 17 °C, batonnage and at least 7 months on fine lees. Bottled under nitrogen cover.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A Nebbiolo and Barbera rosé from the youngest vines on the estate (planted 2013), cold-macerated 16 to 18 hours.

## Tasting notes

Delicate, luminous colour. Floral notes of rose petal, raspberry and cherry with pleasant citrus. Elegant, fresh and of exceptional length, closing fruity.

## Food pairings

Aperitif, white meat, cured meats, soups, fish dishes with tomato, cold dishes and pizza.