# Dolcetto d'Alba (San Biagio)

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

- **Producer:** San Biagio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto
- **Production area:** La Morra and Roddi
- **Soil:** Sant'Agata marl
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** First half of September, by hand
- **Vinification:** Fermentation with frequent punching down at 24 °C; about 12-18 days on the lees with malolactic fermentation, cold stabilisation at -2 to -4 °C, ageing in barrel until April, then bottling and at least 3 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C; drink preferably within 4 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Everyday Dolcetto from La Morra and Roddi, with amaretto and violet notes, aged in barrel until April.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with violet and blackberry reflections. Vinous and fragrant, floral, cherry and plum, amaretto and violet, sometimes a slight herbaceous note. Young, fresh palate with a velvety feel and a slightly bitter almond finish.

## Food pairings

Aperitif, hot and cold starters, first courses, savoury pies, red meats, medium-aged cheeses.