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Dolcetto d'Alba
Vineyard
Cascina Pe Mol,
Castelletto,
Crosia,
Ravera,
Rivassi
Technical datas
The year 2010, as in the previous year, was marked by heavy precipitation in winter and spring. The seasonal pattern was in the normal range and never too hot, which fostered a long growing season...
The year 2010, as in the previous year, was marked by heavy precipitation in winter and spring. The seasonal pattern was in the normal range and never too hot, which fostered a long growing season with a slightly late maturation. More essential than ever, green pruning and thinning were absolutely necessary during this vintage to achieve excellent results.
Harvest
September 19-29
Vinification
Each vineyard was vinified separately. After destemming and light crushing, must is "sealed" with CO2 for gentle warm maceration of approximately a day. Alcoholic fermentation begins about 24-36 hours later from native wild yeasts only.
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
Blending: June-July 2011
Bottling date: July 2011
Drink from: 2011
Drink to: 2015
Production
Bottles: 30000
Analytical parameters
Alcohol content: 13.1%
Total acidity: 5.4 g/l
PH: 3.49
Net extract: 33 g/l
Ratings
Wine Advocate: 90 points
IWC: 88 points
Veronelli: 2 stelle
Wine Advocate: 90 points. #197 Oct 2011
The 2010 Dolcetto d’Alba is a beautifully articulated, vibrant wine loaded with varietal character. In keeping with the personality of the year, this is less fruit driven than many other recent vintages, but that is actually a plus here given the low yields that inform the estate’s wines. The Dolcetto shows terrific intensity and verve from start to finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016
IWC: 88 points. # 159 November/December 2011
Dark red-ruby. Enticing aromas of black cherry, licorice and menthol, with a minty nuance emerging with air. Juicy, brisk and linear; quite dry and focused, with acidity to the fore. In a very fresh style. "Two thousand ten was challenging for dolcetto owing to rain and cold weather at the end of August," noted Sandrone. "We threw half of the grapes on the ground. But the quality of the rest was surprising."
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