# Tre Passi Avanti (Cascina Gentile)

> Red, Ovada DOCG by [Cascina Gentile](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-gentile.md), Gavi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-gentile-tre-passi-avanti).

- **Producer:** Cascina Gentile
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Ovada DOCG
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Estate vineyards at Capriata d'Orba, in the Gazzolo area, from the Cascinotto vineyard
- **Vinification:** Soft crushing, then 10-15 days of maceration and fermentation with indigenous yeasts at 25-28°C with pump-overs every 6 hours. Stainless steel until bottling, not fined or filtered. 13.5% alcohol.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

Stainless-steel Ovada Dolcetto from the Cascinotto vineyard, named after a Bandabardo song line. Not fined or filtered.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby with violet reflections. Intense, elegant and fine, with red fruit, blueberry and strawberry. Full, structured, fresh and very persistent, with a slightly almond finish.

## Food pairings

Red meats, grilled dishes, roasts, sauces, agnolotti, game and cheeses; also good as an aperitif