Winery Cascina del MonasteroDolcetto d'Alba Superiore
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Dolcetto d'Alba Superiore from the Winery Cascina del Monastero
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Dolcetto d'Alba Superiore of Winery Cascina del Monastero in the region of Piedmont is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Dolcetto d'Alba Superiore
Pairings that work perfectly with Dolcetto d'Alba Superiore
Original food and wine pairings with Dolcetto d'Alba Superiore
The Dolcetto d'Alba Superiore of Winery Cascina del Monastero matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of roast beef in a foie gras and chanterelle crust, zucchini and goat cheese lasagna or couscous chicken and merguez.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cascina del Monastero's Dolcetto d'Alba Superiore.
Discover the grape variety: Malvoisie de Toscane
Structured, full-bodied dry whites with a golden robe, an ample palate with moderate acidity. Signature aromas of ripe yellow fruits, white flowers, almond and honey. Also made as a mellow or sweet passito in Tuscan Vin Santo (long straw-drying). A traditional component of Tuscan and Umbrian whites, defining the identity of central Italy. French synonym for the Italian Malvasia Bianca Lunga.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Dolcetto d'Alba Superiore from Winery Cascina del Monastero are 0, 2010
Informations about the Winery Cascina del Monastero
The Winery Cascina del Monastero is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Dolcetto d'Alba to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Dolcetto d'Alba
Piedmontese DOC of the Langhe south of Alba, the everyday wine of Barolo and Barbaresco growers. Signature Dolcetto ("little sweet one"): purplish, fruity reds with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, fresh plum, violet and bitter almond on the finish, present tannins but little acidity, a round and moreish palate — to drink young (1-3 years). A perfect match for cured meats, ragù pasta and Piedmontese cheeses. ~1,900 ha across 33+ communes.
The wine region of Piedmont
Kingdom of Nebbiolo: Barolo and Barbaresco DOCG, long-ageing reds with firm tannins and lively acidity, complex aromas of withered rose, sour cherry, tar, truffle and undergrowth. More accessible, tangy Barbera on red fruit, supple, crisp Dolcetto. Sweet, floral sparkling Moscato d'Asti, mineral, lemony Gavi (Cortese) white, round, almondy Arneis from Roero. 50,000 ha across the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, UNESCO.
The word of the wine: Reserve wine (champagne)
Older wines, kept in vats or aged in wood in some houses, or kept in magnums at Bollinger. A small percentage of these wines are used in the blending of non-vintage wines in order to bring greater aromatic complexity.
