# Dolcetto d'Alba (De Forville)

> Red, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC by [De Forville](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/deforville.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/dolcetto-alba-2).

- **Producer:** De Forville
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Loreto
- **Production area:** Loreto vineyards, commune of Barbaresco
- **Soil:** Clayey marl in the Barbaresco production area
- **Exposure:** South-west
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines about 25 years old (Loreto)
- **Vinification:** After fermentation and the first pump-overs, bottled; to be consumed within two to three years depending on the vintage.
- **Serving temperature:** Room temperature if aged max. 1 year in bottle, about 18°C after the first year.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Dolcetto from the Loreto vineyard in Barbaresco with ripe cherry, plum and almond notes. 13% vol.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with intense violet reflections. Vinous, typical perfume with ripe cherry and plum. Dry, harmonic, balanced tannins, pleasant almond notes. 13% vol.

## Food pairings

Pasta, soups, meat, mild and slightly sharp cheeses, game and ripe cheeses.