Winery Cascina Fontana - Dolcetto d'Alba

Winery Cascina FontanaDolcetto d'Alba

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Dolcetto d'Alba of Winery Cascina Fontana is a red wine from the region of Dolcetto d'Alba of Piémont.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Taste structure of the Dolcetto d'Alba from the Winery Cascina Fontana

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Dolcetto d'Alba of Winery Cascina Fontana in the region of Piémont is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Dolcetto d'Alba of Winery Cascina Fontana in the region of Piémont often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Cascina Fontana's Dolcetto d'Alba.

Winemaker
Cascina Fontana
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Lignan blanc

It originates from northern Italy (Piedmont) where it is very often grown on trellises in front of houses. In France, this variety was introduced in 1850.

Last vintages of this wine

Dolcetto d'Alba - 2019
In the top 100 of of Dolcetto d'Alba wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Dolcetto d'Alba - 2018
In the top 100 of of Dolcetto d'Alba wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Dolcetto d'Alba - 2017
In the top 100 of of Dolcetto d'Alba wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Dolcetto d'Alba - 2016
In the top 100 of of Dolcetto d'Alba wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Dolcetto d'Alba - 2015
In the top 100 of of Dolcetto d'Alba wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Dolcetto d'Alba - 2014
In the top 100 of of Dolcetto d'Alba wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Dolcetto d'Alba - 2013
In the top 100 of of Dolcetto d'Alba wines
Average rating: 3.211100

The best vintages of Dolcetto d'Alba from Winery Cascina Fontana are 2011, 2019, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Cascina Fontana

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Dolcetto d'Alba in the region of Piémont
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The Winery Cascina Fontana is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Dolcetto d'Alba to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Piémont
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The wine region of Dolcetto d'Alba

The wine region of Dolcetto d'Alba is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Giuseppe Rinaldi or the Domaine Flavio Roddolo produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Dolcetto d'Alba are Nebbiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Dolcetto d'Alba often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cinnamon or black plum and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, cedar or hay.


The wine region of Piémont

Piedmont (Piemonte) holds an unrivalled place among the world's finest wine regions. Located in northwestern Italy, it is home to more DOCG wines than any other Italian region, including such well-known and respected names as Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera d'Asti. Though famous for its Austere, Tannic, Floral">floral reds made from Nebbiolo, Piedmont's biggest success story in the past decade has been Moscato d'Asti, a Sweet, Sparkling white wine. Piedmont Lies, as its name suggests, at the foot of the Western Alps, which encircle its northern and western sides and form its naturally formidable border with Provence, France.

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The word of the wine: Drawing

Synonymous with racking.

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