Dolcetto

Italian grape variety · Red · Indigenous

Dolcetto

Dolcetto is Piedmont's easy-drinking red: intense colour, fruity, tannic yet soft. Drunk young, a perfect match for Piedmontese cuisine.

Characteristics and history

Dolcetto is the third red grape of Piedmont. Despite its name (which refers to the sweetness of the berries), it produces DRY wines of a violet colour, fruity, with moderate tannins. Early ripening (September). DOCG: Dogliani, Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba, Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore.

Regions where Dolcetto grows

Articles about Dolcetto

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