A red wine to be enjoyed throughout the meal, produced with Dolcetto grapes, with vineyards spread in the majority of Piedmont. These particular grapes are grown in 23 towns of Monferrato, in the province of Alessandria, more specifically in the area of Acqui Terme, from which it takes its name. If aged for at least one year, it can be classified as Superiore.
Dolcetto d’Acqui Doc
Production regulations: D.P.R. September 1, 1972.
Grape Variety: Dolcetto 100%
Colour: ruby red that turns orangey with ageing.
Bouquet: winy, pleasant, characteristic.
Taste: dry, soft, pleasantly almondy or bitter.
Minimum alcohol content: 11,50% vol.
Dolcetto d’Acqui Superiore Doc
Production regulations: D.P.R. September 1, 1972.
Grape Variety: Dolcetto 100%
Colour: ruby red that turns orangey with ageing.
Bouquet: winy, pleasant, characteristic.
Taste: dry, soft, pleasantly almondy or bitter.
Ageing: minimum 12 months.
Minimum alcohol content: 12,50% vol.
Dolcetto (100%)