# Villa Felice (Vini Drocco)

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

- **Producer:** Vini Drocco
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Villa Felice
- **Production area:** Villa Felice vineyards on steep hills of Alba
- **Soil:** Medium-textured, sandy and clayey
- **Exposure:** East, south-east
- **Harvest:** Hand harvest, only in vintages judged suitable
- **Vinification:** Selection in the vineyard, destemming and pressing. Fermentation in steel for about 20 days at controlled temperature plus 20 days with a submerged cap, then 10 months on the lees with weekly lees stirring. Bottled in August and aged 30 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C (page: room temperature 18-20°C)
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Dolcetto d'Alba Superiore made only in vintages that suit it, by Roberto and Fabrizio Drocco, with long ageing on the lees and in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby with violet reflections. Macerated red fruit and jam, vinous. Warm, enveloping palate with pleasant acidity and big structure that outweighs the almond finish typical of Dolcetto.

## Food pairings

First courses, braised or grilled red meats, aged cheeses (page: dry first courses, risotto, stews, fine poultry and ossobuco)