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Dolcetto d’Alba DOC Scaletta

Hands up anyone who thinks Dolcetto d’Alba is just a table wine, simple to make and easy to drink.

Well, with Dolcetto d’Alba Scaletta, we wanted to challenge the popular perception of this wine, which, while continuing to symbolise everyday rural life in Piedmont, can also take on an unexpected character due to various factors.

The grapes come from the Scaletta vineyard, so named for its steep slopes that resemble the outline of a staircase (the Italian “scala” meaning “staircase”) and are harvested and vinified separately. Its particular microclimate (exposure, altitude and soil) confers greater structure and body. Together with soft tannins and a dry, warm finish, the result is a balanced and enjoyable yet complex wine, capable of ageing for up to 15 years.

Drink it with...

First courses
Charcuterie and cheese board

You can also try it with...

Shellfish
Pizza
Vegetables

Info

Vineyard

Scaletta, in the municipality of Alba

Varietal composition

100% Dolcetto

Harvest period

second decade of September

Vinification and ageing

crushing of the grapes and separation from the stems.
Fermentation and maceration take place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
Aged for approximately 6–8 months in steel vats, followed by a period of bottle ageing.

Colour

purple-red with ruby highlights

Nose

intense, with fruity notes of cherry, plum and blackberry. Floral and slightly spicy

Taste

warm and full-bodied, with soft tannins, a vinous aftertaste and good length

Serving temperature

18°C and possibly even lower temperatures

Bottle sizes

0.75 litres

Drinking window

2-15

Vineyards

Scaletta

Located on the hills of San Rocco Seno d’Elvio, in Alba, this vineyard faces from south to east at an altitude of around 200 metres. The mainly marly soil is suitable for producing delicate wines, which is why it is entirely planted with the Dolcetto variety. Its name meaning ‘flight of steps’ comes from the steepness of its slopes. Each year during the harvest here the very best grapes are selected for the production of Dolcetto d’Alba DOC “Scaletta”.

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