About Dolcetto d'Alba
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Dolcetto
- Price Range
- ¥3,300-4,800
- indicative estimate converted from overseas retail pricing
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Bright ruby red with violet highlights, an explosive fruity floral fragrance of blackberry, wild strawberry and ripe black cherry. Dry and full-bodied yet round on the palate, with a distinctive bitter-almond finish typical of Dolcetto.
Don't overlook Dolcetto as a "simple" wine — Rizzi's version has real fruit purity that outclasses many bottles twice the price.
New to wine?
Soft tannins and juicy fruit make this the friendliest red in the range — great for newcomers to Italian wine.
Food Pairings
Salumi, pasta with meat ragù, pizza margherita.
When to drink it
Weeknight pasta dinners, casual gatherings.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Dolcetto, ~13.5% ABV, fermented and aged primarily in stainless steel to preserve fresh fruit character.
About the producer
Cantina RizziMaster of Treiso crus, crafting elegant and terroir-expressive Barbaresco.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Dolcetto taste like?
- Despite its name meaning "little sweet one," it's a dry wine with soft tannins, ripe dark fruit, and a signature bitter-almond finish.
- Is this wine meant to be aged?
- No — Dolcetto is best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 2-3 years of vintage.
- What's a good serving temperature?
- Serve slightly cooler than room temperature, around 16-18°C, to highlight its fresh fruit character.
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