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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Dolcetto is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Piedmont, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark fruits, spices, almonds, walnuts, earthy and gently spicy.
In the cellar it meets neutral oak.
The regions that matter for it are Piedmont.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cooler vineyard sites.
Watch for the synonyms: Nera Dolce and Ormeasco.
At the table it suits chickpeas with spinach, spaghetti and meatballs and king salmon carpaccio.
Keeps for 3 to 4 years.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Chickpeas with Spinach
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Spaghetti and Meatballs
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King Salmon Carpaccio
Also labelled.
Nera Dolce, Ormeasco.
Bottles to look for.
- Bartolo Mascarello Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- Brovia Vignavillej Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- Ca'Viola Vilot Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- Cascina degli Ulivi 'Nibio' Terre Bianche Dolcetto Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy
- Cascina Penna-Currado 'Bricco Lago' Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- Cavallotto Bricco Boschis Vigna Scot Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- Ceretto Rossana Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
Dolcetto: common questions
01.What does Dolcetto taste like?+
Dolcetto tastes of dark fruits, spices, almonds, walnuts, earthy and gently spicy. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Dolcetto from?+
Dolcetto originates in Piedmont, Italy.
03.Where is Dolcetto grown?+
The key regions for Dolcetto are Piedmont.
04.What food pairs with Dolcetto?+
Pour it with chickpeas with spinach, spaghetti and meatballs and king salmon carpaccio.
05.What else is Dolcetto called?+
Dolcetto is also labelled Nera Dolce and Ormeasco.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.