red grape

Dolcetto

Cool-piedmont hills; ripens early.

Known as: Dolcetto d'Alba

Dolcetto, despite its name meaning 'little sweet one', produces a dry, early-drinking red that is the casual, easy partner to Piedmont's grander wines.

Its soft fruit and low acidity make it delicious within a few years of vintage.

For the buyer, Dolcetto is the perfect everyday Piedmontese red - fresh, friendly and always satisfying with simple Italian food.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

dark cherryblackberrysweet spiceearth

Flavour

black cherryblueberryalmondhint of tar

Food Pairing

  • · antipasti
  • · pizza
  • · cured meat
  • · mild cheese
  • · lentils

Notable Dolcetto Wines

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Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Dolcetto.