Conterno Fantino Dolcetto d’Alba Bricco Bastia 2024 750ml

• 100% Dolcetto from clay and limestone soils located in Monforte d’ Alba.
• The vineyard was planted in 1989 and is certified as organic.
• South, east and west exposure with an average of 540 meters above sea level.
• The grapes are selected and picked by hand in the beginning of September.
• Maceration and alcoholic fermentation take place in stainless steel for 6-8 days.
• Aging exclusively in stainless steel prior to bottling.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Piedmont
• Appellation: Alba
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.0%

Varietal

Dolcetto

In Italian, Dolcetto means ‘little sweet one’ ”“ a slightly misleading name, as the black grapes of this varietal have relatively little natural sugar and almost almost produce dry wines. However, the Dolcetto grapes are remarkably popular with those looking for a full, rounded and highly flavorful wine, and are grown extensively in their native Italy, and in many other countries around the world. Dolcetto varietal grapes tend to have quite a high level of tannin, due to their thick, black skins, and low acidity, resulting in interesting wines with a large feel in the mouth, despite being relatively light in body. They are most commonly associated with big, complex flavors such as liquorice and prunes, and are regularly described as having a finish similar to the flavor of bitter almonds.