# Dolcetto d'Alba (Cascina Sòt)

> Red, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC by [Cascina Sòt](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-sot.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-sot-dolcetto-d-alba).

- **Producer:** Cascina Sòt
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Soil:** Clay and limestone soils, vineyards at about 350 m between the Bricco San Pietro and Bricco San Giovanni hills (estate-level statement).
- **Harvest:** First or second ten days of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot counter-espalier training system
- **Vinification:** Traditional in stainless steel with the cap emerged for 6 days and 3 daily pumping overs at about 23 C. Aged in steel and bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 14-18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

Dolcetto made and aged in steel, meant for the whole meal.

## Tasting notes

Light ruby red. A floral and fruity bouquet recalling violet, plum and morello cherry. The palate is balanced, well structured, persistent and easy to drink.

## Food pairings

The whole meal