Dolcetto d'Alba
ドルチェット・ダルバ
Azienda Agricola Pugnane (Fratelli Sordo)
Dolcetto
About this wine
A 100% Dolcetto from vines around Castiglione Falletto, showing an intense, fruity and lively perfume in a bright ruby-red glass. After vinification the wine rests six months in barrel and a further three months in bottle, arriving as a soft-tannin, everyday-drinking red typical of the Langhe.
Soft tannins and juicy fruit make this the easiest, most approachable red in the Pugnane lineup.
Sommelier's Note
"The house's most easygoing red — soft, fruity, and built for the table rather than contemplation."
Food Pairings
A versatile everyday red for salumi, pasta with meat ragù, pizza, and simple grilled dishes.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, aperitivo with salumi, and everyday pizza or pasta nights.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Dolcetto
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Price Range
- Approx. ¥2,500-3,500 per bottle in Japan (estimated conversion from comparable imported Dolcetto d'Alba pricing; no confirmed JP retail listing found)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Dolcetto; ABV approximately 13%; total acidity around 5.5 g/L; ruby red; rests approximately 6 months in barrel followed by 3 months in bottle; recommended serving temperature around 18°C.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does this Dolcetto d'Alba taste like?
- Ruby red with an intense, fruity, lively perfume, soft tannins, and a fresh, easy-drinking character typical of Dolcetto.
- Is it a light wine?
- It's medium-bodied with moderate tannin and around 13% ABV — lighter and softer in structure than the estate's Barbera or Barolo.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Cured meats, pasta with meat-based sauces, pizza, and other casual, everyday dishes.
- When should this be enjoyed compared to the Barolo?
- It's meant to be drunk young and casually, unlike the age-worthy Barolo Villero which benefits from cellaring.
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A 100% Barbera from the estate's vineyards around Castiglione Falletto and Monforte d'Alba. Ruby red with garnet reflections, it is aged around one year in barrel followed by three months in bottle, giving a full-bodied, food-friendly red with Barbera's signature bright acidity balanced by a harmonious structure and good aging potential for the variety.
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