{"product_id":"altare-elio-dolcetto-dalba-2025","title":"Altare Elio Dolcetto d'Alba 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eElio Altare's \u003cstrong\u003eDolcetto d’Alba\u003c\/strong\u003e is a still red wine that authentically reflects the character of Piedmont. Made from \u003cstrong\u003eDolcetto\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, it appears an intense purple-red in the glass. On the nose, it offers elegant notes of violet and a bouquet of small red fruits, outlining a fresh and harmonious profile. On the palate, it reveals a dry and smooth character, supported by \u003cstrong\u003edelicate tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that balance the intense fruity notes, making it a pleasant and consistent drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red originates from vineyards located in \u003cstrong\u003eLa Morra\u003c\/strong\u003e, within the Dolcetto d’Alba area. The vines, aged between 20 and 40 years, are rooted in \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous and sandy soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, a composition that gives the wine a clean expression focused on fruit. The predominantly north and north-east facing slopes favour a gradual ripening of the grapes. The terroir expresses itself through well-defined fruit and a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the precise agronomic identity of the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification involves a \u003cstrong\u003eskin maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e in a rotofermenter at controlled temperature for a short period of two or three days. This technique allows for the extraction of vivid colour while preserving the softness of the palate. This is followed by \u003cstrong\u003eten months of maturation in steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ideal choice to maintain freshness and enhance the varietal aromas of \u003cstrong\u003eDolcetto\u003c\/strong\u003e. To fully enjoy its harmonious taste, it is recommended to \u003cstrong\u003edecant for one hour\u003c\/strong\u003e before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from the sandy and calcareous soils of La Morra, in Piedmont, the \u003cstrong\u003eDolcetto d’Alba DOC 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e by Elio Altare expresses the pure elegance of the region. Produced from historic vineyards, this red wine captivates with its intense purple colour and refined hints of violet. The brief maceration and \u003cstrong\u003ematuration in steel for 10 months\u003c\/strong\u003e create a pleasantly dry and harmonious profile. Just one hour of decanting will be enough to appreciate its delicate tannins and the \u003cstrong\u003eintense flavour of red fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e that caresses the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Altare Elio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46149406621867,"sku":"60276","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-se\/products\/altare-elio-dolcetto-dalba-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}