Marchesi di Barolo
Dolcetto d'Alba Madonna del Dono 2025
| Denomination | DOC Dolcetto d'Alba |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Dolcetto |
| Aging | The wine is stored and matured exclusively in cement vats or stainless steel tanks. |
- Name and origin: Dolcetto d’Alba DOC produced in the Madonna di Como area in Alba
- Grape variety and characteristics: 100% Dolcetto, still red wine with a ruby colour and violet highlights
- Aromas and flavour: notes of morello cherry, blackcurrant and violet, delicate tannins and an almond finish
- Vinification: maceration at 28-30°C, slow fermentation and ageing in cement or steel
- Temperature and pairings: serve at 16-18°C, decant for 1 hour, ideal with meat and game
Description
What kind of wine it is
Dolcetto d’Alba Madonna del Dono by Marchesi di Barolo is a red wine with Denomination of Controlled Origin produced in Piedmont, an authentic expression of the Dolcetto grape variety aged in steel and cement. On the nose, it releases a fragrant aroma of morello cherry, blackcurrant and wild berries with hints of violet and spices, while on the palate it reveals a medium-full body and a pleasant softness. This balanced wine is characterised by light, smooth tannins, leading to a finish enhanced by a delicate note of almond, perfect for accompanying flavourful first courses, red meats and game.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Madonna di Como, a picturesque hilly area located east of Alba. The vineyards, managed using the Guyot training system, are situated on slopes at around four hundred metres above sea level. In this setting, the vines benefit from a continental climate, with harsh winters and dry summers, optimal conditions for the aromatic ripening of Dolcetto. The roots draw nourishment from a predominantly calcareous soil, loose in texture, composed of quartz sand and fine silt, alternating with layers of grey sandstone. This recently formed terroir gives the wine the harmony and structural balance that distinguish it.
How it is produced
The vinification process begins with a manual harvest, followed by rapid destemming and gentle pressing. The must macerates for about four days in small vats at a controlled temperature. Racking takes place before fermentation is complete, so that it continues at a low temperature and precisely extracts the fruity aromas of the grape variety. After the spontaneous malolactic fermentation, maturation continues exclusively in vitrified cement vats or stainless steel containers. This production choice allows the natural fragrance and richness of the primary aromatic profile to be preserved intact.
History and Curiosities
Dolcetto d’Alba Madonna del Dono DOC takes its mystical name from its place of origin, Madonna di Como. It is produced by the Antiche Cantine dei Marchesi di Barolo, a prestigious wine estate boasting over 150 years of history. This red wine belongs to an esteemed range from the winery called Le Selezioni and has received prestigious accolades from leading industry critics, including Gambero Rosso and James Suckling.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1800
- Oenologist: Marco Marsili
- Bottles produced: 1.500.000
- Hectares: 105
| Name | Marchesi di Barolo Dolcetto d'Alba Madonna del Dono 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Dolcetto d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Dolcetto |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Marchesi di Barolo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Dolcetto d’Alba Madonna del Dono DOC takes its mystical name from its place of origin, Madonna di Como. It is produced by the Antiche Cantine dei Marchesi di Barolo, a prestigious wine estate boasting over 150 years of history. This red wine belongs to an esteemed range from the winery called Le Selezioni and has received prestigious accolades from leading industry critics, including Gambero Rosso and James Suckling. |
| Origin | Madonna di Como, a small hamlet situated to the east of the Municipality of Alba |
| Climate | Temperate continental climate: long, harsh winters and pleasant, low-rainfall summers |
| Soil composition | Predominantly calcareous, quite loose, with a high presence of quartz sand and very fine silt, alternating with compact layers of grey sandstone. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Fermentation temperature | 28–30°C |
| Production technique | Vinification in small vats at controlled temperature (28–30°C) with maceration for about 4 days, slow fermentation at low temperature and maturation in cement vats or stainless steel. |
| Wine making | The grapes are quickly destemmed and gently crushed; fermentation takes place in small vats at a controlled temperature of 28-30°C; after about 4 days of maceration, the wine is separated from the skins before complete dryness and slowly finishes fermentation at a low temperature to enhance the fruitiness; spontaneous malolactic fermentation; maturation exclusively in cement vats or stainless steel tanks to preserve the delicate fruity aromas. |
| Aging | The wine is stored and matured exclusively in cement vats or stainless steel tanks. |
| Total acidity | 5.65 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.33 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |