# Dapén (Ivaldi Dario)

> Red, Dolcetto d'Asti DOC by [Ivaldi Dario](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/ivaldi-dario.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/ivaldi-dario-dapen).

- **Producer:** Ivaldi Dario
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Asti DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Nizza Monferrato, Piemonte
- **Soil:** Clay and limestone
- **Exposure:** South-east
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 2003, Guyot-trained (estate-wide), conventional farming, hand-harvested
- **Vinification:** Fermentation in concrete tanks for 15 days at 30 °C with a daily pumping-over with air, then malolactic and rest.
- **Storage:** Ageing potential 3 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A dry, concrete-fermented Dolcetto d'Asti meant to be drunk young.

## Tasting notes

Clear ruby with violet reflections; fine, vinous, intense nose; dry, warm and soft on the palate with good tannin and the almond finish typical of Dolcetto.

## Food pairings

A wine for the whole meal, excellent with Robiola di Roccaverano DOP.