# Dolcetto d'Alba (Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco)

> Red, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC by [Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/principiano-giuseppe-e-francesco.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/dolcetto-d-alba).

- **Producer:** Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Vineyards in the commune of Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** Clay-limestone
- **Exposure:** South-east, west
- **Harvest:** By hand, second ten days of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Classic Guyot, 280 to 350 m above sea level
- **Vinification:** Emerged-cap fermentation in steel tanks with 5 to 7 days of skin maceration; malolactic fermentation at the end of fermentation. 5 months in stainless steel, then bottle. Alcohol 12.0% to 13.5% vol depending on vintage.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 to 20 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A dry but soft Dolcetto from Monforte d'Alba vineyards, aged 5 months in stainless steel.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with violet reflections. Aromas of small fruits, blackberry, cherry and plum jam. Elegant and soft on the palate, easy and pleasant to drink.

## Food pairings

Cured meats, salumi and first courses.