Winery SontinoDolcetto d'Alba
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 from the Winery Sontino
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Dolcetto d'Alba of Winery Sontino in the region of Piedmont is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Dolcetto d'Alba
Pairings that work perfectly with Dolcetto d'Alba
Original food and wine pairings with Dolcetto d'Alba
The Dolcetto d'Alba of Winery Sontino matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of quick beef and cheese yakitori, lasagna bolognese express or lamb meatballs with mint.
Details and technical informations about Winery Sontino's Dolcetto d'Alba.
Discover the grape variety: Ginestra
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden colour, a supple palate and moderate acidity; undemonstrative aromas of citrus, white flowers (broom, giving the grape its name) and southern herbal notes. Rustic, airy style to drink young. Preserved for its heritage value, occasionally used in Campanian and Sicilian local blends. Rare Italian white grape grown mainly in Campania and southern Italy.
Informations about the Winery Sontino
The Winery Sontino is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 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: Cryptogamic
Refers to diseases transmitted to plants by a fungus.
