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Marchesi Di Barolo Dolcetto D'alba Madonna Del Dono 2020 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 2020 750ml

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Varietal: Dolcetto

For many hundreds of years, the Dolcetto grape has been grown in the beautiful region of Piedmont in Italy. It is a robust varietal, with black fruits which grow in heavy bunches, and regularly produce strong and reliable yields. Its popularity at home resulted in it spreading to many parts of the New World, where it continues to be cultivated and admired for its deep red, almost black color and the fact that it holds many interesting flavors not found in other grape varietals. These include dark, complex flavors such as liquorice and prune, and coupled with the strong tannins and light acidity of the wines made from this varietal, Dolcetto grapes produce highly drinkable wines which can be paired with many different foods.
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Region: Piedmont

The beautiful region of Piedmont in the north west of Italy is responsible for producing many of Europe's finest red wines. Famous appellations such as Barolo and Barbaresco are the envy of wine-makers all over the world, and attract plenty of tourism as a result of their traditional techniques and the stunning setting they lie in. The region has a similar summer climate to nearby French regions such as Bordeaux, but the rest of their year is considerably colder, and far drier as a result of the rain shadow cast by the Alps. The wineries which cover much of Piedmont have, over many generations, mastered how to make the most of the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive here, and nowadays are beginning to experimenting with many imported varietals to increase the region's range and meet international demand.
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Country: Italy

Italy is recognised as being one of the finest wine producing countries in the world, and it isn't difficult to see why. With a vast amount of land across the country used primarily for vineyard cultivation and wine production, each region of Italy manages to produce a wide range of excellent quality wines, each representative of the region it is produced in. Any lover of Italian wines will be able to tell you of the variety the country produces, from the deliciously astringent and alpine-fresh wines of the northern borders, to the deliciously jammy and fruit-forward wines of the south and the Italian islands. Regions such as Barolo are frequently compared with Bordeaux and Burgundy in France, as their oak aged red wines have all the complexity and earthy, spicy excellence of some of the finest wines in the world, and the sparkling wines of Asti and elsewhere in Italy can easily challenge and often exceed the high standards put forward by Champagne. Thanks to excellent terrain and climatic conditions, Italy has long since proven itself a major player in the world of wines, and long may this dedication to quality and excellence continue.