Red

Monferrato Dolcetto

By F.lli Facchino, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

F.lli Facchino Monferrato Dolcetto

A young, fresh Monferrato DOC Dolcetto from Rocca Grimalda and Carpeneto, made for everyday drinking.

Tasting notes

Bright red with violet reflections and a fragrant nose of ripe cherry. Fresh and soft on the palate, with a light, pleasant almond note and a dry finish.

Pairs well with

An easy, all-purpose table wine; good with cold cuts, Piemontese agnolotti and cheese.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Monferrato DOC Dolcetto
Grape
Dolcetto 100%
Production area
Rocca Grimalda and Carpeneto
Soil
Clayey-calcareous
Harvest
Second ten days of September
Vineyard planting
At 260m altitude; spurred cordon (controspalliera) training, Guyot-pruned, planted at 0.90m x 2.60m, about 4,270 vines/ha.
Vinification
Maceration for 4-5 days at 23-24°C; alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (24°C) with periodic pump-overs.
Serving temperature
16-18°C
Storage
Can be cellared for 6-7 years.

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