About this wine
The historic core of Abrigo Fratelli's portfolio: a 100% Dolcetto from the DOCG zone surrounding the family's home village of Diano d'Alba, one of the few Dolcetto appellations to hold DOCG status. Gently crushed and destemmed, it ferments on the skins for 4-5 days at 25-26°C and matures in steel tanks for about 4 months before bottling the February after harvest — a traditional, unoaked style that preserves Dolcetto's classic fruit and floral aromatics.
Soft tannins and juicy fruit make this one of the easiest reds in the range to enjoy right out of the bottle — even chilled slightly as a summer aperitif.
Sommelier's Note
"This is the wine that built Abrigo Fratelli's reputation — a textbook, unoaked Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba that shows why the DOCG exists in the first place."
Food Pairings
Versatile at the table from starters through to the main course — especially good with meat-filled ravioli and soft-to-medium aged cheeses.
When to drink it
Everyday meals, casual aperitifs, summer lunches served slightly chilled
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Dolcetto
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $16-20 (estimate based on the estate's Diano d'Alba Superiore pricing of $21-25; not currently confirmed distributed in Japan)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Dolcetto. Skin-contact fermentation 4-5 days at 25-26°C, aged approx. 4 months in stainless steel, bottled in February following harvest. No oak.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is Diano d'Alba a DOCG for Dolcetto?
- Diano d'Alba is one of only a few zones where Dolcetto has been granted DOCG status, Italy's highest quality classification, thanks to the area's favorable hillside terroir.
- Is it served warm or chilled?
- Typically served at 16-18°C, though it can also be enjoyed slightly chilled (around 14°C) as a summer aperitif.
- What does it taste like?
- Fresh and ripe morello and black cherry, violet and lavender florals, a spicy clove note, and a fresh, almost minty balsamic finish with silky, gentle tannins.
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