COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Dolcetto
PRODUCER
Azelia
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Azelia Dolcetto d'Alba Bricco dell'Oriolo 2023 is a single-vineyard Dolcetto from the Azelia winery in Piedmont, Italy. The Bricco dell'Oriolo vineyard is located in Montelupo Albese. Azelia is a family-run winery with five generations of winemaking history, committed to expressing the typicity and tradition of their region, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This specific Dolcetto highlights the distinct character of the Bricco dell'Oriolo vineyard.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bricco dell'Oriolo vineyard sits at a high elevation of 600 meters.
Fact 02
Average vine age in the vineyard is 55 years.
Fact 03
Azelia produces around 85,000 bottles annually across all wines.
Fact 04
The vineyard has a full southern exposure for optimal sun.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Azelia Dolcetto d'Alba Bricco dell'Oriolo undergoes fermentation for approximately 7 days at 27°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks. This method is employed to maintain the wine's freshness and highlight its primary fruit characteristics, without the influence of oak aging.
