Our red wines

Dolcetto d’Alba D.O.C.

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Wine: DOLCETTO

Grape variety: 100% Dolcetto

Age of the vineyard: 20 years

Wine production area: Novello

Grape vine training system: GUYOT

Soil: marly stripes, high percentage of fine sediment, silt and clay.

Altitude: 420 meters above sea level

Grape harvest: middle of September (abiding by ripening of the grapes)

Yield: 8,0000 kilograms/hectare

Vinification: cooling of the grapes, maceration in contact with the skins removing the grape stalk for about 20 days, daily pumping over.

Fermentation: at a controlled temperature (max. 28°C) in stainless steel tanks, using the best wild yeasts.

Ageing: malolactic fermentation in contact with fine lees for some months, clarification and preservation in stainless steel tanks.

Sensory characteristics: red colour with intense violet hints, a pleasantly winy aroma and a typical dry taste with a moderate acidity.