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Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG Puncia d’l Bric
Surrounded by the characteristic landscape of Langa di Diano, the zone sörì “Puncia d’l Bric” has a special sun exposure and a soil rich in fruitful moods.
This unique Dolcetto d’Alba DOCG has a red ruby colour with violet reflections. The smell of blackberry and raspberry gets unified to the clear scent of black cherry jam. In mouth, the captivating and full tannins give a sensation of volume and smoothness. The well-balanced acidity with fruity feelings gives persistence and flavor to the aftertaste.
WINE TECHNICAL SHEET
Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG Puncia d’l Brìc VEGLIO GIOVANNI E FIGLI
Vine
Dolcetto 100%
Production
Average production: 42 hl per hectare.
Vineyards
From the zone sörì named “Puncia d’l Bric” in Diano d’Alba, with a total surface of 0.75 hectares owned by the company. It is planted halfway up the hill (300-320m) with a South-West exposure. A soil originating from Miocene Helvetic epoch, rich of calcareous marl and with a good permeability. Commonly named “sörì” (vine well exposed to the sun), this is the most famous vineyard of the company. Surrounded by the characteristic landscape of langa di Diano, the sörì “Puncia d’l Bric” has a special sun exposure and a soil rich in fruitful moods.
Vinification
The beginning of the maceration happens in stainless steel vats at 30-32°C, with frequent pump overs in order to optimize polyphenol extraction. The fermentation continues until no sugar is left at a controlled temperature (25-26°C).
Ageing
When the malolactic fermentation is finished (at the end November), the wine starts ageing in wood barrels for 2 months. It follows a storage in stainless steel tanks which precedes the bottling. The Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG is commercialized after a further refinement in the typical 75cl Albeisa bottle.
Tasting notes and sensory properties
This unique Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG has a red ruby colour with violet reflections. The smell of blackberry and raspberry gets unified to the clear scent of black cherry jam. In mouth, the captivating and full tannins give a sensation of volume and smoothness. The well-balanced acidity with fruity feelings gives persistence and flavor to the aftertaste.
Alcohol content
13,5%-14% vol.
Service temperature
15-16°C
Storage and evolution
For a maximum 3-4 years, according to the harvested vintage.
Serving suggestions
This special Dolcetto d’Alba is excellent with hot starters, salami, first dishes and in particular with the traditional Langhe ones (tabarin, agnolotti), vegetables, meat and cheese. Excellent also with the typical dish “bagna caòda”, a must try.