Dolcetto D'Alba, 2020
Winery:
Sandrone
Nose: The aromas of ripe plums and blackberries rise from the glass, modulated by spicy elements and a distinct mineral note.
Palate: The wine is enveloping, round and drinkable, elegant, rich yet balanced and showing good acidity on the finish. There is a distinct aspect of fresh red grapes, surrounded by blackberry and blueberry flavors.
The moderate, ripe tannins give the wine a sense of completeness and mid-weight structure. It finishes with bright acids and elegant lingering tannins.
Region:
Italy, Piedmont (Dolcetto D'Alba)
Ratings/Score/Awards:
91pts. Vinous
Varietal Composition:
Dolcetto D'Alba
Fun Facts:
There are four grape production areas, two in Barolo and the others are divided equally between Novello and Monforte d’Alba.
Technical Data:
Fermentation Mode:
After destemming and light crushing, the must is covered with CO2 for a gentle warm maceration of approximately a day. Alcoholic fermentation begins about 24-36 hours later from native wild yeasts only. A gentle maceration takes place in upright open-top steel tanks for the first 5-9 days of alcoholic fermentation.
Malolactic Fermentation:
Yes, after alcoholic fermentation, which takes 14 days, malolactic fermentation takes place.
Maturation Mode & Time:
Bottle aged for 3 months before release.