COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Dolcetto
PRODUCER
Paolo Conterno
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
L'Alto is a 2023 Dolcetto d'Alba DOC from Paolo Conterno, a family winery with a legacy dating back to 1886. Produced in the Piedmont region of Italy, specifically from Monforte d'Alba, this wine is a 100% Dolcetto. The estate's vineyards are located at an elevation of 450-500 meters, on clayey and calcareous soils, with vines averaging 30-32 years old and a south-facing exposure. The winery's philosophy emphasizes tradition and terroir expression, with L'Alto being crafted to highlight the pure characteristics of the Dolcetto grape without oak influence.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated at a high elevation of 450-500 meters.
Fact 02
The estate has been family-run for four generations since 1886.
Fact 03
Dolcetto d'Alba DOC was established in 1974.
Fact 04
Vine age for L'Alto averages 30-32 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for L'Alto begins with hand-harvesting the Dolcetto grapes in late September. The fruit is immediately crushed and destemmed, followed by a 7-8 day maceration period on the skins. Fermentation occurs in tanks, and the wine is intentionally aged without oak, typically in stainless steel. It is bottled in the late spring after the vintage to capture its optimal balance and freshness, emphasizing the pure expression of the Dolcetto grape.
