# Fontana (Fabio Perrone)

> Red, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC by [Fabio Perrone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/fabio-perrone.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fabio-perrone-fontana).

- **Producer:** Fabio Perrone
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto
- **Production area:** Santo Stefano Belbo
- **Exposure:** South-East. 350 metres above sea level
- **Harvest:** End of September, with accurate manual selection of the grapes
- **Vineyard planting:** Annual pruning and training using the traditional Piedmontese Guyot method.
- **Vinification:** After destemming and crushing, alcoholic fermentation uses selected yeasts at a constant temperature of around 25 C. Regular pumping over during maceration increases extraction of tannins, anthocyanins and Dolcetto's characteristic aromas, then the wine is drawn off the skins. Matured in stainless steel vats, with a short period in the bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A dry Dolcetto matured in stainless steel, with fruity and floral aromas.

## Tasting notes

Colour: ruby red taking on violet reflections over time. Bouquet: fruity with strong floral notes. Taste: dry, with moderate acidity.

## Food pairings

Perfect throughout the meal; ideal with first and second courses of not too strongly flavoured meat.