# Brunetto (Carlin de Paolo)

> Red, Monferrato DOC Dolcetto by [Carlin de Paolo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/carlin-de-paolo.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/carlin-de-paolo-brunetto).

- **Producer:** Carlin de Paolo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Monferrato DOC Dolcetto
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Piedmont Region, Province of Asti
- **Soil:** Sandy, clayey, calcareous
- **Vineyard planting:** Altitude 180 to 300 m above sea level; traditional Piedmontese guyot, 4,000 to 4,500 vines per hectare; yield 90 quintals per hectare; average vine age 10 to 25 years.
- **Vinification:** Early harvest; maceration of normal length (6 to 7 days) but at 25°C.
- **Serving temperature:** Serve at 18°C.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A 100% Dolcetto from the Asti hills at 12.5% alcohol; also offered with screw cap or in bag in box.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with violet reflections. Intense and fruity aroma. Fresh, fragrant and lively on the palate; soft, harmonious and velvety with the typical bitterish aftertaste, mainly cherry and plum notes.

## Food pairings

Simple dishes, salami and cheeses; also ideal throughout a meal.