Elio Altare

Dolcetto d’ Alba doc

Name of the wine Dolcetto d’ Alba
Denomination: Dolcetto d’ Alba
Vineyard zone: La Morra and Dogliani
Bottles produced: 20.000
Vineyard area: 2.50 hectares
Grape variety: Dolcetto
Average age of vineyards: From 10 to 30 years
Type of soils: Calcareous in some parts and sandy in others
Exposition:Varies; predominantly north, northeast
Average vineyard elevation: 250/280 meters above sea level

Yield: 7500 kg per hectare
Vinification: Maceration with the skins in temperature-controlled rotofermenters for 2-3 days, brief passage in used French barriques for three weeks, and aging in steel tanks for 10 months.
Color: Deep red-purple
Taste: Dry and supple, with noticeable but soft tannins. Intense flavours of sour black cherries and red cherries
Aroma: Elegant aromas of red fruits
Pairings: Antipasti, first courses, white meats, cheese, and salumi
Suggested serving temperature: 18°
Alcohol: 14 %
Dry extract: 26.5 grams/Liter
Acidity: 5.5 grams/Liter

 

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Azienda agricola Cascina Nuova Elio Altare
Frazione Annunziata 51, 12064 La Morra (CN) ITALY
tel./fax 0039 0173 50835 e-mail: elioaltare@elioaltare.com