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Dolcetto d'Alba
Vineyard
Cascina Pe Mol,
Castelletto,
Crosia,
Ravera,
Rivassi
Technical datas
The 2009 vintage was characterized by heavy snow falls and rain in early spring that integrated the water reserves. Stabilized climate after the 30th of April allowed germination and other vegetative...
The 2009 vintage was characterized by heavy snow falls and rain in early spring that integrated the water reserves. Stabilized climate after the 30th of April allowed germination and other vegetative phases without delay.
Equilibrated climatic evolution made the grapes to ripe in the optimal period for the variety.
Harvest
From the 15th to 25th of September
Vinification
Maceration: Soft, lasting 5/6 days in steel
Malo-lactic Fermentation: In steel, immediately after the alcoholic fermentation
Alcohlic Fermentation: 14 days in steel
Aging: In steel until July of the year following the harvest
Bottling date: July 2010
Drink from: 2010
Drink to: 2013
Production
Bottles: 30000
Analytical parameters
Alcohol content: 13.1 % vol.
Total acidity: 5.1 g/l
PH: 3.63
Net extract: 33 g/l
Ratings
Wine Advocate: 88 points
Wine Spectator: 90 points
Veronelli: 2 Stelle
Wine Advocate: 88 points#192, Dec 2010
Luciano Sandrone's 2009 Dolcetto d'Alba is a decidedly powerful, structured wine in this vintage, with plenty of dark varietal fruit supported by firm tannins. In 2009 the Dolcetto has less of the suave richness than is typical of this bottling.
Wine Spectator: 90 points, April 30, 2011
Aromas and flavors of boysenberry, bilberry, cassis and mineral highlight this succulent Dolcetto. This is intense, yet balanced and lively, with a lingering aftertaste of fruit and graphite. Drink now through 2014. 1,000 cases imported.
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