DOLCETTO D’ALBA DOC
Tasting notes
Our DOLCETTO D’ALBA DOC 2010 (a great vintage) is a fresh and fruity ruby red wine, with delicate tannins.
It shows good acidity and length on the mouth.
Basic informations
Product Name: Dolcetto D’Alba DOC
Cépage: Dolcetto
Appellation: Dolcetto d’Alba
Classificaton: DOC
Colour: Red
Type: Still
Country/Region: Italy, Piedmont
Vintage: 2010
Alcohol percentage: 12%
Ageing: 12 – 18 months in concrete tanks
Number of bottles produced: 8,034
Vinification (Wine-making)
Method: according to tradition: short fermentations on the skins (submerged cap for 7 days), with frequent breaking up of the cap and pumping over of the must.
Temperature: 28 °C natural, not conditioned
Lenght: 7 days
Malolactic: done in concrete
Ageing: tradizional, 12-18 months in concrete tanks
Minimum ageing in bottle: 3 months
Bottle
Empty Bottle Weight: 530 gr
Date of Bottling: 27/10/2011
Ageing Potential: 2-3 years
Cork Size: 26 x 44
Cork Material: natural cork
Bottle Type: albeisa
Vineyard
% of Grape / Cépage: Dolcetto 100%
Soil: calcareous
Exposure: East
Agricultural method: EC regulation 2078
Date of Harvest: 11-12/09/2010
Type of Harvest: by hand, with a careful selection of bunches
Packaging:
Number of bottles per box: 12 or 6
Box size (cm): 34x27x31 or 31x26x17,4