Dolcetto d’Alba le Rose, Barale Fratelli

DOLCETTO D’ALBA LE ROSE

D.O.C.

Grape varietal

100% Dolcetto

Apellation

municipality of Monforte d’Alba

Soil

calceous

Exposure

east

Altitude

300 m above sea level

Slope

30%

Cultural notes

organic farming. Low guyot pruning system with planted density of 3,500 vines per hectare

Harvest period

first half of September; hand harvested with careful selection of the clusters

Vinification

soft crushing of the grapes with de-stemming; static fermentation in steel vats with indigenous yeasts selected from our vineyards at the controlled temperature of 25 °C; maceration for about 8 days, frequent basting of the skins

Fining

brief ageing in middle capacity oak barrels to allow the malo-lactic fermentation

Organoleptic characteristics

Color: ruby red with purple hues

Nose: intense, fruity and frank (red berries), recalling dried rose

Mouth: dry, robust and slightly tannic, hints of almonds

Food pairings

appetizers, first courses

Serving suggestion

taste in large glasses which favor oxygenation and enhance the nose. Serve at 16 °C