COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Dolcetto
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Altare di Altare Nicholas
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Altare Dogliani is a 100% Dolcetto wine from the Dogliani DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. The Azienda Agricola Altare di Altare Nicholas estate is managed by Nicholas Altare, who comes from a family with five generations of experience growing Dolcetto in the region. The winery cultivates 2.5 hectares of vineyards, featuring Dolcetto vines that are approximately 50 years old. The estate's soil is a calcareous clay composition with mineral content. Nicholas Altare is committed to natural winemaking, employing organic and sustainable farming methods.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fifth-generation Dolcetto growers.
Fact 02
Vineyards are around 50 years old.
Fact 03
Practices organic and sustainable farming.
Fact 04
Azienda Agricola Altare has cultivated grapes since 2015.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Altare Dogliani involves fermentation with skin contact for three weeks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in concrete tanks for a period of ten months. This approach is part of the winery's commitment to natural winemaking, utilizing organic and sustainable farming practices.
