# Dolcetto d'Alba (Giovanni Sordo)

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

- **Producer:** Giovanni Sordo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Castiglione Falletto and La Morra; 300 m
- **Soil:** Calcareous and clayey
- **Exposure:** West, South-West
- **Vineyard planting:** Upwards-trained vertical trellis with traditional Guyot pruning; vines 25-30 years old; 4,500 plants per hectare; yield 70 q/ha
- **Vinification:** Crushing and destemming, 1-week submerged-cap maceration (depending on the vintage), stainless steel at 25°C; 6 months in stainless steel; 3 months in bottle. 12.5% vol.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Dolcetto from Castiglione Falletto and La Morra, fermented and aged in steel.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with violet nuances that fade over time; delicate, floral, intense, full and lingering aromas; fresh, fruity, full, complex, dry and harmonious flavour.

## Food pairings

Snacks, mild cured meats, fresh cheeses, crustaceans