Altare Elio
Dolcetto d'Alba 2025
| Denomination | DOC Dolcetto d'Alba |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Dolcetto |
| Aging | Maturation in steel for 10 months. |
- Origin: La Morra, Piedmont, calcareous and sandy soils, 20-40 year old vines
- Vinification: maceration on the skins for 2-3 days in a rotofermenter at controlled temperature
- Ageing: 10 months in steel to preserve the freshness and typical aromas of Dolcetto
- Aromas and colour: intense purple red, hints of violet and small red fruits
- Flavour and serving: dry and smooth, delicate tannins; decanting for 1 hour is recommended
Description
What kind of wine it is
Elio Altare's Dolcetto d’Alba is a still red wine that authentically reflects the character of Piedmont. Made from Dolcetto 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 delicate tannins that balance the intense fruity notes, making it a pleasant and consistent drink.
Where it comes from
This red originates from vineyards located in La Morra, within the Dolcetto d’Alba area. The vines, aged between 20 and 40 years, are rooted in calcareous and sandy soils, 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 balanced structure, reflecting the precise agronomic identity of the area.
How it is produced
Vinification involves a skin maceration 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 ten months of maturation in steel, an ideal choice to maintain freshness and enhance the varietal aromas of Dolcetto. To fully enjoy its harmonious taste, it is recommended to decant for one hour before serving.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the sandy and calcareous soils of La Morra, in Piedmont, the Dolcetto d’Alba DOC 2025 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 maturation in steel for 10 months create a pleasantly dry and harmonious profile. Just one hour of decanting will be enough to appreciate its delicate tannins and the intense flavour of red fruits that caresses the palate.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1948
- Oenologist: Elio Altare
- Bottles produced: 90.000
- Hectares: 12
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| Name | Altare Elio Dolcetto d'Alba 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Dolcetto d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Dolcetto |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Altare Elio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from the sandy and calcareous soils of La Morra, in Piedmont, the Dolcetto d’Alba DOC 2025 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 maturation in steel for 10 months create a pleasantly dry and harmonious profile. Just one hour of decanting will be enough to appreciate its delicate tannins and the intense flavour of red fruits that caresses the palate. |
| Origin | La Morra |
| Climate | Exposure: various, predominantly north, north-east. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous in some parts, but also sandy. |
| Fermentation | Massimo 2-3 giorni |
| Production technique | Skin maceration in a temperature-controlled rotofermenter (2-3 days) |
| Wine making | Macerazione sulle bucce in rotofermentatore a temperatura controllata per massimo 2-3 giorni. |
| Aging | Maturation in steel for 10 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |