About this wine
A 100% Dolcetto wine from Bovio's Dabbene vineyard on the gentle hills of the Langhe. A wine of great pleasure and drinkability, meant for everyday enjoyment alongside the estate's more structured Nebbiolo-based wines.
A soft, juicy, low-tannin red — an easy everyday alternative to Bovio's Barolo.
Sommelier's Note
"Dabbene is the wine to reach for when you want Piedmont character without the wait — soft, juicy and ready to drink right now."
Food Pairings
Salumi, pizza, or simple pasta with tomato sauce.
When to drink it
Casual lunches, pizza night, everyday drinking.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Dolcetto
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $20-21
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Dolcetto from the Dabbene vineyard in the Langhe hills. Soft tannins and juicy fruit make this an easy-drinking, everyday red.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Dolcetto d'Alba Dabbene made from?
- It is made from 100% Dolcetto grapes grown on Bovio's Dabbene vineyard in the Langhe hills.
- How does it differ from Bovio's Nebbiolo-based wines?
- Dolcetto produces a softer, lower-tannin, more immediately drinkable wine compared to the structured, age-worthy Nebbiolo wines like Barolo.
- When should I drink it?
- It's designed for early, everyday drinking rather than long cellaring.
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