# Dolcetto d'Alba Superiore (Olivero Mario)

> Red, Dolcetto d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Olivero Mario](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/olivero-mario.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/olivero-mario-dolcetto-d-alba-superiore).

- **Producer:** Olivero Mario
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Cagnassi
- **Production area:** Rodello, 500 m above sea level
- **Soil:** Silty-sandy, calcareous, with frequent layers of stones, from the Lequio Formation
- **Exposure:** West
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyard in Rodello; first vintage 2003
- **Vinification:** Grapes hand-picked in small crates, softly crushed and destemmed, fermented at controlled temperature with about 6 days of skin maceration, frequent pumping over and gentle manual punching; malolactic fermentation takes place naturally. Aged one year in steel and oak. Organic matrix silicone cap; 4,000 to 5,000 bottles.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

The family wine, from the Cagnassi vineyard in Rodello, where altitude gives cool days and mild nights. Best young, but it will also age a few years in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with violet reflections. Plum and dark cherry with wild strawberries. Rich and juicy entry, with an almondy, persistent finish from the grape's typical tannins.