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Dolcetto d'Alba
Vineyard
Cascina Pe Mol,
Castelletto,
Crosia,
Ravera,
Rivassi,
Sant'Anna,
Vergne
Technical datas
2011 was a particular and unique vintage. April was hot and the bud break was approximately 20 days ahead of normal. The season that followed had the same rhythm of anticipating by 20 days the...
2011 was a particular and unique vintage. April was hot and the bud break was approximately 20 days ahead of normal. The season that followed had the same rhythm of anticipating by 20 days the flowering and berry set. Cooler weather in July with several rainshowers. However, a torrid second part of August was followed by an equally hot beginning of September “the warmest in 150 years”, with exceptional ripe fruit. The harvest was generally easy but most important was the work done in the vines in previous months.
Harvest
September 6-8
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 5-9 days in steel.
Malo-lactic Fermentation: In steel, immediately following the alcoholic fermentation.
Alcoholic Fermentation: 14 days in steel
Aging: In steel until bottling in July of the year following the harvest.
Blending: July 2012
Bottling date: July 2012
Drink from: 2012
Drink to: 2016
Production
Bottles: 31000
Analytical parameters
Alcohol content: 13%
Total acidity: 5.6 g/l
PH: 3.45
Net extract: 33.5 g/l
Cantina Tasting Notes
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May 5, 2012 (Tank Sample): Intense red-purple with evident notes of violet. The nose offers a fruit-forward bouquet of cherries and berries. In the mouth spicy pepper and licorice flavors, balanced with a slight almond note. The finish is of finely textured tannins of good persistence. ...
May 5, 2012 (Tank Sample): Intense red-purple with evident notes of violet. The nose offers a fruit-forward bouquet of cherries and berries. In the mouth spicy pepper and licorice flavors, balanced with a slight almond note. The finish is of finely textured tannins of good persistence.
Ratings
Wine Advocate: 89 points
Wine Spectator: 91 points
Veronelli: 2 stelle
Wine Advocate: 89 points. Issue 203, October 2012.
In a vintage in which so many wines are big and powerful, the 2011 Dolcetto d’Alba stands out for its silky personality and utter refinement. Floral notes meld into expressive dark blue and black varietal fruit in a gracious, mid-weight Dolcetto of incomparable elegance and finesse. Firm Dolcetto tannins appear on the finish to support the fruit and add balance. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. (Antonio Galloni)
Wine Spectator: 91 points. Web-Only, December 2012.
This shows aromatic dark berry and violet aromas and flavors, with touches of black pepper. Needs a little air to reveal the silky texture and elegant profile. Drink now through 2014. 700 cases imported. (Bruce Sanderson)
Veronelli: 2 stelle. 2013 Guide
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