Dolcetto wine is rich, round, soft and fruity. It nearly always has a deep ruby and purple color and intriguing aromatics of blackberry, plum and spice. On the palate, Dolcetto has distinctive flavors of licorice, blackberry and almond.
Is Dolcetto d'Alba sweet?
As a young wine, it has a deep mulberry color, and a touch of newly fermented grape in the fragrance. The taste is rich and fruity with an almost chocolate-like sweetness though tempered by a kind of tingling bitter undertone. Generally, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC is enjoyed within 1-3 years.
What is Dolcetto wine similar to?
Often viewed as Piedmont's third red wine grape, Dolcetto has historically been something of a poor cousin to Nebbiolo and Barbera. As such, this adaptable, early-ripening variety is often relegated to cooler vineyard sites where Nebbiolo in particular would struggle to ripen.30 Mar 2021
Is Dolcetto a sweet wine?
Dry
When should I drink Dolcetto?
Like Gamay in Beaujolais, the Dolcetto grape in Piemonte produces fruit-filled wines that are ready to drink as soon as they are bottled. Both are low in alcohol, and therefore make great glugging wines, perfect served cool with plates of cheese, cold meats and other mixed antipasti.5 Sept 2020
Is Dolcetto full bodied?
Dolcetto wines are medium to full bodied with medium alcohol. This wine can be early-drinking or matured. Notable wines include Dolcetto di Dogliani and Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba.12 Dec 2021
What kind of wine is Dolcetto d Alba?
DOC zone
What does Barbera d'Alba taste like?
Barbera Wine Tasting Notes Barbera is primarily a dry, non-sparkling wine that ranges from medium-bodied to full-bodied — think less like Pinot Noir and more like Syrah — with low tannins and high acidity. The most common tasting notes include: Red fruit, such as sour cherry, strawberry, and raspberry.8 Nov 2020
What is the difference between Barbera d'Asti and Barbera d Alba?
Barbera d'Alba is produced in much lower quantities than in Asti, as winemakers in Alba tend to dedicate more vineyard space to the ever-popular Barolo and Barbaresco wines. Compared to Barbera d'Asti, Barbera d'Alba tends to have a darker color, fuller body, and more intense and tangy fruit flavors.