# Pilone dei Canta (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-pilone-dei-canta).

- **Producer:** Fontanafredda
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** 100% Dolcetto
- **Production area:** Treiso
- **Soil:** Fairly compact calcareous soil
- **Exposure:** South, east, mid-hillside vineyards
- **Harvest:** Second ten days of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 4,600 plants/ha
- **Vinification:** Fermented in stainless steel vats for 7-10 days at 24-25°C, followed by rapid malolactic fermentation. Short stay in steel before spring bottling; released after 1-2 months of ageing.
- **Serving temperature:** 15-16°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06



## Summary

Le Righe line single-cru Dolcetto d'Alba from Treiso.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with violet highlights. Intense, vinous, fruity nose that is long-lasting. Dry, robust, well-balanced and velvety on the palate, with a marked almond aftertaste.

## Food pairings

Excellent with hot starters, pasta dishes, vegetables and simply prepared meats.