Red

Dolcetto d'Alba

By Gianni e Matteo Ramello, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Gianni e Matteo Ramello Dolcetto d'Alba

Steel-aged Dolcetto from grapes picked in mid-September; the producer also bottles a barrel-aged selection as Pisote.

Tasting notes

Ruby red with violet reflections. Fruity aromas of blackberry, raspberry and cherry; vinous and persistent on the palate with a bitter finish.

Pairs well with

Fairly flavourful, structured dishes.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
Grape
Dolcetto
Harvest
Mid-September
Vinification
Fermentation lasts 8-10 days, then the wine settles and is racked in the open air, and racked at least 4-5 more times before winter. The base wine rests in steel tanks and is bottled in March-April after a light filtration.

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