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Dolcetto
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Dolcetto is a well-known black wine grape variety widely grown in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy.
The name means "little sweet one," though it is nearly always a dry wine. Dolcetto is usually made into fast maturing, fruity and robust dark red wine with faintly bitter flavor. It tends to have a dark, rich color with a fruity nose - usually blackberry and blueberry.
Dolcetto goes especially well with Italian cuisine. The best known varietal wines made from it are both from the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy: Dolcetto d'Alba is made in the Langhe near Alba (province of Cuneo); and Dolcetto d'Asti is made in the southeast part of the province of Asti.
Dolcetto plays a minor role in the Australian wine industry, being overshadowed by other Italian red wine varieties. | | More information on Dolcetto | | Food Pairing: Pairs well with game meats and pork, prosciutto and salami. Pour Dolcetto with a country meal of roasted game hen, asparagus and mushrooms. After dinner enjoy with blue cheese and pears. |
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| Viansa Winery |
2004 Athena Dolcetto
Our 2004 "Athena" Dolcetto is a fruity delight wine with notes of raspberry, strawberry and sweet cherry.
Crafted with 100% Dolcetto grapes, a varietal native to northern ...moreItaly. This wine has an inviting high fruity-ness and low tannin, with a soft and supple mouth-feel, making it ideal for early consumption. This is a remarkably food friendly wine as well as a good “bridge wine” for those just learning to appreciate red wines or even of white wine aficionados. We recommend chilling “Athena” slightly before serving for added enjoyment.
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| Pietra Santa Winery |
2001 Dolcetto
Cienega Valley
The grapes for this wine were grown exclusively on our Cienega Valley estate. Prior to fermentation the newly pressed grapes underwent three weeks of cold soak to ensure maximum ex ...moretraction of color and flavor. Two years of barrel aging softened the tannins and developed the vibrant berry, hazelnut and licorice flavors.
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| Addamo Estate Vineyards |
2005 Dolcetto
Santa Maria Valley
An elegant Italian varietal with few plantings in California has proved to be a perfect fit for Northern Santa Barbara County. Flavors of rose pedal, raspberries, tea leaves, and d ...moreark chocolate. Firm tannins and natural acidity combine to make a wine with superb balance.
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| Watts Winery |
2004 Dolcetto
Los Robles Vineyard, Lodi
This wine offers aromas of plum and violet, as well as smooth, balanced fruit flavors of ripe plum, blueberry and cherry. 200 cases produced.
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| Callaway Winery |
2004 Winemaker's Reserve Dolcetto
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
Loaded with ripe fruit flavors of plum, black cherry and blackberry, complemented with hints of chocolate mocha and cinnamon.
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