# Monferrato Dolcetto (F.lli Facchino)

> Red, Monferrato DOC Dolcetto by [F.lli Facchino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/f-lli-facchino.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/f-lli-facchino-monferrato-dolcetto).

- **Producer:** F.lli Facchino
- **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.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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