# Dolcetto d'Alba (Giovanni Viberti)

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

- **Producer:** Giovanni Viberti
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Ponte Oca vineyard (Barolo) and Cascina Nuova (Narzole)
- **Vinification:** Hand harvest in 20 kg crates. After destemming and crushing, fermentation with submerged cap starts in rotary fermenters; after about two days a delestage removes the seeds with an integrated auger and the must is returned to the skins. The wine is racked off the skins shortly before the end of fermentation for a softer, rounder finish. Malolactic fermentation in the same tank, two rackings before bottling, then 6-8 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

An everyday Dolcetto from vineyards in Barolo and Narzole, first made in 2024. Ageing potential 5+ years.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with violet reflections. Cherry, raspberry and almond; dry taste.