# Dolcetto d'Alba (Francesco Borgogno)

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

- **Producer:** Francesco Borgogno
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** La Morra, in the area called Liste
- **Soil:** Clay and gravel
- **Exposure:** Southeast
- **Harvest:** September, hand-picked in crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1973
- **Vinification:** Crushing and destemming, then maceration on the skins for about 5 to 6 days at a maximum of 25 to 27°C. Malolactic fermentation finishes in stainless steel tanks, then the wine is racked. Bottled in April and May.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 to 19°C
- **Storage:** Ageing potential 1 year; at least 3 months in bottle
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Dolcetto d'Alba from the family's vineyards at Liste in La Morra, usually drunk young. About 4,000 bottles in the 2025 vintage.

## Tasting notes

Very bright ruby red with violet reflections. Delicate and fruity on the nose. Rounded, dry and slightly bitter on the palate, recalling fruits such as amarena cherry.

## Food pairings

Antipasti and first courses, above all with meat sauces, and soups.