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Concentrated and ripe, this red offers blackberry, loganberry, dark chocolate and loam flavors, while dense tannins...
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The colour is ruby red, clear and transparent, with tinges of purple. The nose is fruity and winy. Full-body, rich...
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Purple colored with pronounced vinous to fruity aromas of red fruits, blueberry, raspberry. It is dry on the palate...
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Black cherry and blackberry fruit aromas lifted by floral and spice notes. Rich, ripe fruit on the palate, with a...
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Deep purple in color with aromas of plum, blackberry and cherry. The palate is round and warm with a hint of almond...
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The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba Trifolè is such a gorgeous wine. Inky, deep and super-expressive, the 2021 is wonderfully...
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The 2022 Dolcetto d'Alba Trifolè is a very pleasant, easygoing wine to drink now and over the next few years. Floral...
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90% of the Camerano, Dolcetto d'Alba is planted in the middle of their estate grown, cru Terlo vineyard. The result...
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A dry red wine made with grapes coming from our vineyards in Treiso and Alba. Suggested with all dishes, from Italian...
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Red
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This elegant Dolcetto is ruby red in color with a garnet rim. Aromas of red cherries mingle with notes of lavender,...
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Red
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Aromas of ripe blueberries and mulberries with rose petals and peppery undertones. Medium-bodied with polished...
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Red
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We love Dolcetto. In the local tradition, this grape was cultivated on the best exposures, just above Nebbiolo...
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Red
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A fresh and lively dolcetto with sliced raspberries and citrus undertones. Medium body. Crisp acidity. From...
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Purple in color with aromas of blueberries and blackberries. Medium to light in body and very smooth on the palate,...
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This red is appealing in its softness, despite a base of light tannins and bright acidity. Allows the cherry and...
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Red
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The nose offers attractive aromas of juicy black fruits, spices and underbrush. The palate is refreshing and...
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A saturated ruby, the 2022 Dolcetto D'Alba is rich with pressed purple flowers, boysenberry, and dark earth. Medium...
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Dolcetto Malbec Muscat Italy Piedmont Alba 750ml

In Italian, Dolcetto means 'little sweet one' – a slightly misleading name, as the black grapes of this varietal have relatively little natural sugar and almost almost produce dry wines. However, the Dolcetto grapes are remarkably popular with those looking for a full, rounded and highly flavorful wine, and are grown extensively in their native Italy, and in many other countries around the world. Dolcetto varietal grapes tend to have quite a high level of tannin, due to their thick, black skins, and low acidity, resulting in interesting wines with a large feel in the mouth, despite being relatively light in body. They are most commonly associated with big, complex flavors such as liquorice and prunes, and are regularly described as having a finish similar to the flavor of bitter almonds.

The purple Malbec variety grapes which now grow all over the Old and New Worlds had their origins in France, where they are one of the few grape varieties allowed to be used in the highly esteemed blended wines of Bordeaux. However, it is perhaps the New World Malbec wines which have attracted the most attention in recent years, as they thrive in hot southern climates in ways they cannot in their native country, where the damp conditions leave them highly vulnerable to rot. Malbec grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, resulting in full-bodied red wines packed with ripe, plummy flavors and held in their characteristically dark, garnet colored liquid. In many countries, Malbec is still used primarily as a varietal for blending, as it adds a great level of richness and density to other, lighter and thinner varietals. However, single variety Malbec wines have been greatly on the rise in recent years, with some fantastic results and big, juicy flavors marking them out as a great wine for matching with a wide range of foods.

One of the most widely grown and easily recognized wine grape varietals in the world is the Muscat, an ancient grape with an exceptional amount of versatility. For centuries, Muscat varietal grapes have been used all over Europe for the production of wonderfully fruity wines of many different shades and colors, which, with their strong 'grapey' flavor have come to be known as a quintessential fine wine grape. Their relatively high acidity also means they are ideal for the production of sparkling wines, and the fizzy Muscat wines of Italy are widely agreed to be amongst the best in the world. In more recent years, New World countries have shown a huge amount of flair when it comes to the Muscat grape, and have had plenty of success in allowing its natural and vibrant character to come through in the bottle.

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

Situated in the north-western part of Italy, the region of Piedmont is known worldwide and is highly respected for the quality of the wines produced there. Many of the most successful sub-regions in Piedmont produce many of the world's finest red wines, such as those made from the excellent Nebbiolo grape varietal in areas such as Barolo and Barbaresco. However, the historic wineries which typify this region use a relatively wide variety of grapes, including Dolcetto and Barbera for their red wines, which are typically aged and have a delightful velvety character. Piedmont isn't all about beautifully complex red wines, though, as it is also famed for high quality, elegant sparkling wines, notably the Asti wines made with the white Moscato grape. The region benefits from a range of terroirs which are often well expressed in the sparkling wines, and a wonderfully consistent climate ideal for vineyard cultivation.