# Pian Balbo (Poderi Colla)

> Red, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC by [Poderi Colla](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/poderi-colla.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/poderi-colla-pian-balbo).

- **Producer:** Poderi Colla
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Pian Balbo
- **Production area:** Pian Balbo vineyard, Cascine Drago
- **Exposure:** Western, 330-400m altitude (Cascine Drago estate)
- **Vineyard planting:** Growing on the same plot since 1969; vines from 1970, 2000
- **Vinification:** Manual harvest, destemming, crushing, maceration with the skins for 5-7 days at 22-24 degrees C, full malolactic fermentation before winter. Matured in stainless steel, bottled in spring/summer.
- **Serving temperature:** 14-16 degrees C, medium-sized wine glass
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Pian Balbo has been the estate's single-plot Dolcetto vineyard since 1969, on a hilltop site (the name Dolcetto is said to derive from 'dosso', hilltop). It is an instant, friendly wine with great vinosity, fruity flavours and fine tannins.

## Tasting notes

Purple red with violet edges. Fine nose with aromas of cherry, plum, almond notes and spices. In the mouth, ripe fruit flavours, fine tannins and great vinosity.

## Food pairings

Italian-style pasta dishes