{"product_id":"marchesi-di-barolo-dolcetto-dalba-madonna-del-dono-2025","title":"Marchesi di Barolo Dolcetto d'Alba Madonna del Dono 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDolcetto d’Alba Madonna del Dono by Marchesi di Barolo is a red wine with Denomination of Controlled Origin produced in Piedmont, an authentic expression of the Dolcetto grape variety aged in steel and cement. On the nose, it releases a fragrant aroma of morello cherry, blackcurrant and wild berries with hints of violet and spices, while on the palate it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003emedium-full body\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pleasant softness. This balanced wine is characterised by \u003cstrong\u003elight, smooth tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to a finish enhanced by a \u003cstrong\u003edelicate note of almond\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for accompanying flavourful first courses, red meats and game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in Madonna di Como, a picturesque hilly area located east of Alba. The vineyards, managed using the \u003cstrong\u003eGuyot training system\u003c\/strong\u003e, are situated on slopes at around four hundred metres above sea level. In this setting, the vines benefit from a continental climate, with harsh winters and dry summers, optimal conditions for the aromatic ripening of Dolcetto. The roots draw nourishment from a \u003cstrong\u003epredominantly calcareous soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, loose in texture, composed of quartz sand and fine silt, alternating with layers of grey sandstone. This \u003cstrong\u003erecently formed terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the wine the harmony and structural balance that distinguish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vinification process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by rapid destemming and gentle pressing. The must macerates for about four days in small vats at a controlled temperature. Racking takes place before fermentation is complete, so that it continues at a low temperature and precisely extracts the fruity aromas of the grape variety. After the spontaneous malolactic fermentation, maturation continues exclusively in \u003cstrong\u003evitrified cement vats\u003c\/strong\u003e or stainless steel containers. This production choice allows the natural fragrance and richness of the primary aromatic profile to be preserved intact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDolcetto d’Alba Madonna del Dono DOC takes its mystical name from its place of origin, Madonna di Como. It is produced by the Antiche Cantine dei Marchesi di Barolo, a prestigious wine estate boasting over 150 years of history. This red wine belongs to an esteemed range from the winery called Le Selezioni and has received prestigious accolades from leading industry critics, including Gambero Rosso and James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marchesi di Barolo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46656116424875,"sku":"61408","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/marchesi-di-barolo-dolcetto-d-alba-madonna-del-dono-2025_61408_1_7d16a73e-a0f7-41f4-bbdb-5c957e444031.webp?v=1778255154","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/marchesi-di-barolo-dolcetto-dalba-madonna-del-dono-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}