{"product_id":"pira-dolcetto-dalba-2025","title":"Pira Dolcetto d'Alba 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePira Luigi's Dolcetto d’Alba is a still red wine from Piedmont, made from the \u003cstrong\u003eDolcetto\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety. This version of Dolcetto d’Alba presents a fresh and straightforward profile. In the glass, it displays a \u003cstrong\u003eruby red colour with violet highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e. The aromatic bouquet offers clear notes of red fruits, wild berries and cherry. On the palate, it reveals excellent harmony between the acidic and tannic components, providing a \u003cstrong\u003eprolonged taste persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e and a balanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red originates in \u003cstrong\u003eSerralunga d’Alba\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a highly renowned hilly area. The vines benefit from a \u003cstrong\u003enorthern exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal conditions for giving the sip a measured tannic texture and great fruit clarity. The cultivation of these grapes in the area has been documented since the late nineteenth century, demonstrating a continuity of production that defines the authentic identity of the region of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with fermentation in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel at a controlled temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e, lasting about eight to ten days. This process ensures precise extraction and maintains a clean profile. This is followed by \u003cstrong\u003eeight months of ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e carried out entirely in steel tanks. The absence of wood ageing enhances the \u003cstrong\u003esmoothness of the sip\u003c\/strong\u003e and preserves the original aromatic fragrance, resulting in a harmonious and well-defined wine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuigi Pira's Dolcetto d’Alba DOC originates in Serralunga d’Alba, in a region where these grapes have been cultivated since the late nineteenth century. The 2025 vintage is a pure expression of Piedmontese tradition, the result of vineyards facing north on an excellent \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rigorous \u003cstrong\u003evinification in steel\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature, combined with eight months of ageing, preserves the vibrant and fresh notes of cherry. This red wine captivates with its profound harmony, masterfully balancing tannins and acidity in a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pira Luigi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46075814740139,"sku":"59921","price":126.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/pira-dolcetto-d-alba-2025_59921_1.webp?v=1787670461","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/pira-dolcetto-dalba-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}