About this wine
A 100% Dolcetto DOC that is extremely approachable, velvety in texture, and easy to love, with aromas of blackberry, plum, lavender, and violet. Deep purple in color, it offers pronounced fruity aromatics of red fruit, blueberry, and raspberry, dry on the palate with good structure, softness, freshness, and a finely tannic finish.
Soft tannins and juicy fruit make this the easiest, most immediately drinkable red in the estate's lineup.
Sommelier's Note
"San Martino is the wine to serve someone who claims not to like tannic reds — soft, velvety, and immediately charming, chilled slightly in summer."
Food Pairings
Great with cold cuts, salami, pizza, pasta and risotto, and roasted chicken.
When to drink it
Casual gatherings, pizza nights, everyday drinking
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Dolcetto
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price Range
- €11.80-15.80 (approx. $13-17)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Dolcetto, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC, from vineyards farmed on clay and sandy soils. Vinified for freshness and immediate drinkability, typical of the variety's short-aging style.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does Dolcetto differ from Nebbiolo and Barbera?
- Dolcetto has softer tannins and lower acidity than both Nebbiolo and Barbera, making it the most immediately approachable, everyday-drinking red in the estate's range.
- Should Dolcetto d'Alba be served chilled?
- It's often recommended slightly cool, around 16-18°C (60-64°F), especially in warmer months, to highlight its fresh fruit character.
- What food pairs best with San Martino?
- Cold cuts, salami, pizza, pasta with tomato sauce, and roasted chicken are classic, easy matches for this fresh, fruity red.
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