Dolcetto d'Alba is a red produced by Borgogno Francesco in Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy. Made from Dolcetto. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Dolcetto d'Alba
Region: Piedmont
Country: Italy
Grapes: Dolcetto
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, dry
This Dolcetto d'Alba is a soft, fruit-forward red with juicy dark cherry and blackberry flavors, a touch of licorice, and gentle, low tannins that make it easy to drink young. Acidity is fresh but not sharp, giving it a rounded, approachable character typical of everyday Piedmontese reds. It's best enjoyed with simple, rustic food rather than as a wine for contemplation.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Piedmont, Italy
Piedmont (Piemonte) sits in the northwest of Italy, tucked against the Alps, and is prized for some of the country's most serious and long-lived red wines.
Dolcetto
Dolcetto is a red grape from Piedmont in north-west Italy, valued as the region's everyday red alongside its more austere neighbours Barbera and Nebbiolo.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dolcetto d'Alba from?
Dolcetto d'Alba is produced by Borgogno Francesco in Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy.
What grapes are in Dolcetto d'Alba?
Dolcetto d'Alba is made from Dolcetto.