# Calùpo (Azienda Giribaldi)

> Red, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC by [Azienda Giribaldi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/azienda-giribaldi.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/azienda-giribaldi-calupo).

- **Producer:** Azienda Giribaldi
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Schiena del Crottino
- **Production area:** Rodello, vineyard at 460 m above sea level
- **Soil:** Hilly ground, fairly lean marl and limestone over a rock layer
- **Exposure:** South, south-west
- **Vineyard planting:** 4.85 ha organic vineyard of Dolcetto on Italian clonal material, Guyot training, 5,000 vines per hectare, vines 33 years old
- **Vinification:** Maceration of about 9 days with several daily pump-overs and temperature-controlled fermentation. Rest in stainless steel, then about 2 months in 30 hl wooden barrels and 6 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-09



## Summary

Dolcetto d'Alba from the 4.85 ha Schiena del Crottino vineyard in Rodello, with a short stay in large wooden barrels.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with the typical violet reflections. Vinous nose with violet and ripe red fruit; plenty of fruit on the palate, with an enveloping softness and a dry, fresh, clean finish.

## Food pairings

Very versatile, from starters to red meat dishes; excellent with agnolotti al plin.