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Marchesi Di Barolo Dolcetto D'alba Madonna Del Dono 2018 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Alba
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The grapes used to produce this wine come from vineyards located on hills that were formed in the most recent geological era. The hills have a thick mantle of loose calcareous soil on the surface, which is rich in quartz sand and fine silt, alternating with compact layers of grey sandstone. This soil composition enhances the typical characteristics of the Dolcetto d’Alba grape variety. The peculiar soil composition and the temperature-controlled fermentation enhance the typical characteristics of the Dolcetto d'Alba grape variety, which, by nature, yields a ruby-red wine with intense purple hues. The bouquet is fresh, fragrant and fruity, with a clear, immediately recognizable Morello cherry scent. The taste is dry and harmonious, due to the low acidity. Food pairings: classic wine for the whole meal. Thanks to its characteristics of freshness combined with good body and fragrant harmony, it is the ideal accompaniment for hors d'oeuvres, delicate first courses and delicious dishes.
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Marchesi Di Barolo Dolcetto D'alba Madonna Del Dono 2018 750ml

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Varietal: Dolcetto

There are few grape varietals in the world which hold such intense and interesting flavors as the Dolcetto. These grapes have been grown for centuries in their native Italy, and have also had much success in the New World, where they are equally prized for their unique characteristics. These black grapes have the ability to produce strongly colored red wines, packed full of fascinating flavors which pair well with a wide variety of foods. Most commonly, Dolcetto varietal grapes produce wines which carry the flavors of liquorice, prune and black cherries, with a bitter finish reminiscent of almonds. They strong tannins and light acidity result in interesting wines which are at once large in the mouth, and yet relatively light and drinkable, perfect for those looking for something a little different from their red wines.
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Region: Piedmont

The region of Piedmont in the cool, breezy north-western part of Italy is renowned throughout the world for high quality, flavorful and delicious red wines, and for the elegant and refined sparkling wines such as Asti which typify the area. The region is located at the foothills of the Alps, close to the French and Swiss borders, and benefits from some interesting micro-climates formed by its proximity to the mountain range. The key grapes for the fine red wines of Piedmont are Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera – all powerful varietals which are packed full of a range of fruit flavors and which have an affinity for oak making them ideal for aging When it comes to the sparkling Asti, wineries cultivate plenty of Moscato grapes, whose relative transparency make them ideal for expressing their terroir and providing some interesting flavors in the bottle.
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Country: Italy

For several decades in the mid to late twentieth century, Italy's reputation for quality wines took a fairly serious blow. This was brought about partly due to lack of regulation in certain regions, and too much regulation in others. This led to several wineries in the beautiful and highly fertile region of Tuscany making the bold move to work outside of the law, which they saw as responsible for the drop in quality in Tuscan wines. They believed that they had the expertise and the generations of experience necessary with which to make truly excellent, world class wines, and set about doing just that. These 'Super Tuscans', as they came to be known, quickly inspired the rest of Italy to improve their produce, and now, Italian wine producers in the twenty-first century are widely recognised to be amongst the best in the world. Regulation and law began to change, and wine drinkers across the globe woke up to the outstanding wines coming out of Italy, which are continuing to improve and impress to this day.