Tasting notes
This intense ruby red wine has a fresh, fruity nose showing notes of cherry, strawberry and fruit of the forest.
The cherry predominates on the mouth, while the appealing, light almondy finish is typical of the varietal.
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: 2017
Alcohol percentage: 13,5%
Ageing: 6-9 months in concrete or steel tanks
Number of bottles produced: 7,628
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: controlled (27-28 °C)
Lenght: 7 days
Malolactic: done in concrete
Ageing: traditional, 6/9 months in concrete tanks
Minimum ageing in bottle: 3 months
Bottle
Empty Bottle Weight: 530 gr
Date of Bottling: 26/06/2018
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
This wine is “THE GREEN EXPERIENCE” certified: an eco-sustainable agriculture, with reduction of chemical products, to protect nature and landscape.
Date of Harvest: 31/08/2017
Type of Harvest: by hand, with a carefully selection of bunches
Packaging:
Number of bottles per box: 12 or 6
Box size (cm): 34x27x31 or 31x26x17,4