# Lucy (Costa dei Tigli)

> Red, Monferrato Dolcetto DOC by [Costa dei Tigli](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/costa-dei-tigli.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/lucy).

- **Producer:** Costa dei Tigli
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Monferrato Dolcetto DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Isola d'Asti
- **Harvest:** Early October
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyard 'Alciati' in Isola d'Asti, about 50 years old. Manual harvest.
- **Vinification:** About 15 days on the skins after crushing (Italian) or temperature-controlled fermentation with short maceration (English), followed straight away by malolactic fermentation. At least 6 months in steel.
- **Serving temperature:** 17-18°C (17°C English page, 18°C Italian page)
- **Storage:** Released shortly after bottling; can last but the producer recommends drinking it young.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A 100% Dolcetto from 50-year-old vines at Alciati in Isola d'Asti, named after the owners' mother Luciana.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby with intense violet reflections. Fresh, fruity, sweet and elegant aromas. Rich, concentrated, juicy palate, with fruit and vinous notes and a long pleasant finish.

## Food pairings

A traditional all-meal wine: salumi and cheese, pasta, risotto, soups and grilled red meats, ravioli.