Dolcetto d'Alba Pian delle Masche
TECHNICAL DATA
Variety: 100% Dolcetto
Production area: La Morra
Year planted: 1968
Alcohol content: 12,50/13,00% vol.
Soil: marl-calcareous;
Total surface area: 0,2 HA
Altitude: 300-350 meters above sea level
Exposure: East
Harvest: done manually the first week of September.
Vinification: fermentation for seven days in steel tanks in contact with the skins, pumping over twice a day for the entire duration of fermentation.
Malolactic fermentation: immediately after alcoholic fermentation in steel containers in an environment heated to 20°C.
Refinement: no aging in wood.
Bottling: bottled in April - May of the year following the harvest
Total production: 3200 bottles
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Organoleptic description: intense ruby red color with violet hues. Intense vinous aromas of fresh red fruits, cherries and redcurrants. Slight hints of violet. Soft, full-bodied, slightly dry with a pleasant almond aftertaste.
Ageing capacity: this is a wine that does not have a great ageing capacity and therefore should be consumed 2-3 years after bottling.
Pairings: considered to be a wine for the entire meal, it is particularly suitable for appetizers and main courses.