COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Dolcetto
PRODUCER
Bosio Family Estates srl
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Antico Monastero Dolcetto d'Alba 2021 is a 100% Dolcetto red wine from the Dolcetto d'Alba DOC in Piedmont, Italy. Produced by Bosio Family Estates srl, a family-run winery with a three-generation legacy, the wine reflects a 'glocal' philosophy blending tradition and modernity. Its vineyards are located in the Alba area, on hills with South-West exposure and diverse soil types, contributing to the grape's expressive qualities. This wine represents a traditional and convivial aspect of Piedmontese wine culture, known for its youthful fragrance and distinctive bitter almond aftertaste.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Dolcetto d'Alba DOC is the most widely produced Dolcetto appellation.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated at altitudes between 770-990 ft.
Fact 03
The name 'Dolcetto' translates to 'little sweet one', though the wine is dry.
Fact 04
The wine often displays a characteristic bitter almond note.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Antico Monastero Dolcetto d'Alba 2021 is produced using traditional methods. Grapes are de-stemmed and softly pressed before undergoing fermentation and maceration on the skins for 7-8 days at controlled temperatures. The wine is then matured in steel tanks for a brief period, followed by about 4 months of bottle conditioning. Micro-oxygenation is sometimes employed to refine tannins and aromatic complexity. The harvest typically occurs in September.
