DOLCETTO D'ALBA doc

• Grape varietal: Dolcetto
• Geographic area, soil and climate conditions: This "Dolcetto" is made from grapes from Madonna del Solaio's vineyards, in Montelupo. The high elevation of the ground, the climate and the white marl of the soil confer elegance and good structure to the wine.
• Average altitude of the vineyards: 400 m. above sea-level.
• Exposure: South-West, with lots of sunshine all day long.
• Yield: Regulations allow 9 tons per hectare. Nevertheless, according to the precepts of quality of the winery, our vintners obtain a lower yield that signifies better grapes in terms of sugar and extracts content and influences positively the resulting wine.
• Vinification process: Fermentation in contact with the grape skins in temperature-controlled vats using selected yeast and practising several repassings of the must over the grape dregs to add colour and obtain substantial polyphenol extraction.
• Organoleptic characteristics:
  Deep ruby red colour with purple hues
  Well defined fruity aroma -Well balanced, winey and full of character taste with an almond finish
  Finished alcohol: 12 % Volume
  Total minimum acid: 5/1000
  Dry extract: 22 gr. per litre
• Pairings: It accompanies most every meal but excels with liver, sausages, snails, soups and overcooked meats.
• Serving tips: Inward-brimmed stem chalice half filled to allow the wine to unfold all its aroma. Serve at room temperature (17/18° C)