# Dolcetto d'Alba (Vini Drocco)

> Red, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC by [Vini Drocco](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/vini-drocco.md), Alba, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/vini-drocco-dolcetto-d-alba).

- **Producer:** Vini Drocco
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Vineyards on the hills of Alba
- **Soil:** Medium-textured, sandy and clayey
- **Exposure:** South to south-east
- **Vinification:** Fermentation at about 28°C in stainless steel with 15 days of maceration. Racking and malolactic fermentation in steel in November. 5 months in steel tank and 2 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 14-16°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

The house's everyday Dolcetto, blended from Alba vineyards and sold after a short ageing in tank and bottle. The producer gives it 2 to 3 years.

## Tasting notes

Dark purple. Vinous and fruity, with plum and small red berries and a delicate floral finish. Fresh, savoury and tasty, with a slightly bitter note at the end.

## Food pairings

Traditional Piedmontese starters, first courses such as tajarin, agnolotti and lasagne, white and grilled meats