# Dolcetto d'Alba (Fontanafredda)

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

- **Producer:** Fontanafredda
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** 100% Dolcetto
- **Vinification:** Fermented in stainless steel for 7-10 days at 24-25°C followed by malolactic fermentation; a short stay in steel precedes bottling in spring, with release after 1-2 months of bottle aging
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Storage:** 2-4 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06


## Summary

Fontanafredda's classic, everyday-drinking Dolcetto d'Alba, made for immediate fruity appeal.

## Tasting notes

Clear ruby-red with violet highlights; intense, vinous and fruity bouquet, attractive and persistent

## Food pairings

Piedmontese antipasti, salumi, everyday pasta dishes