Rocche Costamagna
Dolcetto d'Alba 2024
| Denomination | DOC Dolcetto d'Alba |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Dolcetto |
| Aging | 6 months in steel and 2 in bottle |
- Identity: Dolcetto d’Alba DOC 2024, 100% Dolcetto, 13% vol, Rocche Costamagna
- Vinification: 4–5 days maceration at 26°C, aged 6 months in steel and 2 months in bottle
- Aromas and colour: notes of morello cherry, intense ruby red colour with violet highlights
- Palate: broad and smooth structure, delicate and persistent aromas, slightly almond finish
- Serving and pairings: serve at 14–16°C, decant for 1 hour, ideal with first courses, roasts, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Rocche Costamagna Dolcetto d’Alba is a still red wine from Piedmont that clearly expresses the soul of the Dolcetto grape variety. Produced in the Dolcetto d’Alba area, it appears in the glass with an intense ruby red colour, enhanced by violet highlights. On the nose, it offers distinct fruity aromas, dominated by pronounced notes of morello cherry. On the palate, it reveals a broad and direct style, offering a smooth sip that finishes with a typical and delicate almond aftertaste.
Where it comes from
This red wine originates from small vineyards located in the municipality of La Morra, in the heart of the renowned Langhe region. Rocche Costamagna cultivates its vines on calcareous and clay soils, which give the wine a structured and clean flavour profile. Careful vineyard management ensures a well-tended harvest, resulting in an authentic territorial expression that fully enhances the typical character of the area.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a skin maceration of four or five days at a controlled temperature. To preserve the varietal aromas, the wine matures through a six-month ageing in steel and rests for a further two months in the bottle. This process, overseen by oenologist Alessandro Locatelli, ensures a gentle palate supported by a well-balanced acidity, which enhances the vibrancy of the fruit, making each sip persistent and harmonious.
History and Curiosities
The result of six generations of passion in La Morra, the Dolcetto d’Alba DOC 2024 from the Rocche Costamagna winery perfectly combines tradition and sustainability. From estate-owned vineyards comes an intense ruby red wine, where careful vinification enhances the aromas of morello cherry. Thanks to meticulous maturation in steel and in the bottle, the wine offers a broad and smooth sip, characterised by a typical almondy aftertaste that enriches the tasting experience.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1841
- Oenologist: Alessandro Locatelli
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 15
A tradition of dedication to vines and wine, a family history with six generations of winemakers who have aimed to raise the quality of their work and their labels over time, enhancing the exceptional terroir of La Morra and making the most of the fruits of the prestigious "Rocche dell'Annunziata" Barolo cru, cultivated by the same family for over two centuries."Tradition, dynamism and sustainability simultaneously represent the values and development aims of Rocche Costamagna: our wines are the expression of a story of love for and dedication to the land of the Langa which spans six generations and more than two centuries" explains Alessandro Locatelli, who runs the winery today.
The cellars, which date back to the Napoleonic era, have been restored to their original splendor and now house elegant guest accommodation, where the Barolo experience meets traditional Langhe hospitality for tours, tastings and holidays filled with charm. Read more
| Name | Rocche Costamagna Dolcetto d'Alba 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Dolcetto d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Dolcetto |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Rocche Costamagna |
| Story | History and Curiosities The result of six generations of passion in La Morra, the Dolcetto d’Alba DOC 2024 from the Rocche Costamagna winery perfectly combines tradition and sustainability. From estate-owned vineyards comes an intense ruby red wine, where careful vinification enhances the aromas of morello cherry. Thanks to meticulous maturation in steel and in the bottle, the wine offers a broad and smooth sip, characterised by a typical almondy aftertaste that enriches the tasting experience. |
| Origin | Some small vineyards located in the municipality of La Morra |
| Soil composition | Calcareous and clayey |
| Plants per hectare | 5500 plants per hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 26 °C |
| Fermentation | 4-5 days |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins for 4-5 days at a controlled temperature of 26 °C |
| Wine making | Maceration on the skins for 4-5 days at a controlled temperature of 26 °C. Ageing for 6 months in steel and 2 months in the bottle. |
| Aging | 6 months in steel and 2 in bottle |
| Total acidity | 6.05 gr/L |
| Year production | 100000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |