COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Dolcetto
PRODUCER
Ada Nada
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Dolcetto d'Alba Autinot 2021 is a red wine from the Dolcetto d'Alba DOC appellation in Piedmont, Italy, produced by Ada Nada. This family-run winery, with roots in Treiso dating back to 1919, cultivates nine hectares of diverse grape varietals. Their winemaking approach emphasizes respect for the grapes and the land, blending traditional methods with modern insights. The Autinot designation likely signifies a particular vineyard or selection within Ada Nada's estate. The 2021 vintage is noted for its freshness and aromatic intensity, allowing the fruit characteristics of the Dolcetto grape to be expressed.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Dolcetto means 'little sweet one' in Italian, though the wines are typically dry.
Fact 02
Ada Nada's vineyards are planted on south-facing slopes, maximizing sun exposure.
Fact 03
The Autinot bottling likely refers to a specific vineyard or selection by Ada Nada.
Fact 04
The wine undergoes natural decanting through exposure to cold winter temperatures.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Dolcetto d'Alba Autinot begins with hand-harvested grapes, which are then de-stemmed and softly pressed. Fermentation and maceration on the skins occur for approximately 5-7 days at controlled temperatures around 25°C. Following fermentation, malolactic fermentation is completed in steel tanks. The wine is then aged in stainless steel tanks, preserving its fresh fruit character. Bottling typically takes place between March and June of the following year, with a brief resting period in bottle before release.
