# Dolcetto d'Alba (Elio Altare)

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

- **Producer:** Elio Altare
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto
- **Soil:** Calcareous in parts, also sandy
- **Exposure:** Various, mainly north and north-east
- **Vineyard planting:** Average vine age 20 to 40 years
- **Vinification:** Skin maceration in temperature-controlled rotofermenters for 2 to 3 days at most, matured 10 months in steel
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Elio Altare's Dolcetto d'Alba, made in 10,000 to 15,000 bottles a year from vines averaging 20 to 40 years old.

## Tasting notes

Deep purple red. Elegant aromas of violet and small red fruits. Dry and soft on the palate, tannins present but gentle, with an intense flavour of red fruit.

## Food pairings

Ideal as an aperitif, and with starters, first courses, white meats, sandwiches and pizza.