Dolcetto d'Alba Monte Aribaldo, Marchesi di Grésy

DOLCETTO D’ALBA MONTE ARIBALDO

D.O.C.

Position of the vineyards

In the Commune of Treiso, on the Monte Aribaldo hill, from which it takes the name. South and west facing exposure at an average altitude of 370m a.s.l.

Grape variety

Dolcetto 100%

Type of wine

Red wine

Alcohol

13.5% alc./vol

Residual sugar

Dry.

Total acidity

5.60 g/l in tartaric acid.

Estimated life

8/10 years

Formats

750 ml

Vinification and ageing

Vinification on skins: six/seven days fermentation with floating cap at a controlled temperature; pumping over. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in full after the alcoholic fermentation. Aeging in stainless steel or cement for five months. Brief ageing in the bottle before release

Tasting notes

Colour: Brilliant ruby red with violet reflections

Bouquet: Intense and persistent, reminiscent of cherries, ribes, almonds and blueberry jam; a vinous perfume with a slight grassy note

Taste: Velvety and harmonious; good structure, with a pleasant bitterish almond aftertaste and just the right amount of tannins

Food pairing

A classic red wine for the whole meal; ideal with local antipasti such as fassona raw meat, great with any kind of pasta, medium structure main courses, pizza, bread and salami