About Menturin
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Dolcetto
- Price Range
- 約2,200〜2,900円
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- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Menturin is a historic Dolcetto d'Alba DOC from grapes grown on the southern slopes of the Menturin vineyard, on the hillsides of Gallina. Deep ruby-red with violet reflections, it offers intense aromas of wild Langhe flowers, ripe cherry, plum and berry fruit, with a full, soft palate, an almond-like finish and pleasant tannin.
Menturin shows why Dolcetto is the Langhe's favorite everyday red — soft, generous and never demanding.
New to wine?
Soft tannins and juicy fruit make this one of the most approachable reds in the Francone range.
Food Pairings
Excellent with cured meats, egg pasta such as tajarin, grilled meats and medium-aged cheeses like Murazzano.
When to drink it
Weeknight dinners, casual trattoria-style meals.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Dolcetto, hand-harvested in mid-September; fermented with about 6 days of maceration at 26–28°C to preserve fruit aromatics, matured in stainless steel and bottled in spring, best enjoyed young within about 4 years.
About the producer
Cantina FranconeFifth-generation Neive estate behind the acclaimed, single-cru Barbaresco Gallina.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Menturin taste like?
- Ripe cherry, plum and berry fruit with wild flower aromas, a soft full palate and an almond-like finish.
- Is Dolcetto a tannic wine?
- Despite the name (from 'dolce', sweet), Dolcetto is dry, but Menturin's tannins are soft and approachable, not aggressive.
- How soon should this wine be drunk?
- It's made for early enjoyment — best within about 4 years of the vintage.
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