{"product_id":"sandrone-dolcetto-dalba-2024","title":"Sandrone Dolcetto d'Alba 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandrone Dolcetto d’Alba is a \u003cstrong\u003estill red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e made from Dolcetto grapes grown on the Piedmont hills of Langa. An authentic expression of Dolcetto d’Alba, this red focuses on freshness, balance and soft tannins. In the glass, it displays a vibrant ruby colour with elegant violet highlights. The bouquet offers \u003cstrong\u003earomas of black cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e and plum, combined with small red fruits and delicate spicy hints of cinnamon. On the palate, it is dry and enveloping, finishing with a typical \u003cstrong\u003edelicately almondy aftertaste\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from eleven vineyards located on the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest hills\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Barolo area, with plots situated in the municipalities of Barolo, Monforte d’Alba and Novello. These sites often exceed three hundred and fifty metres in altitude and rest on white soils, distinctly \u003cstrong\u003erich in limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e. This geological matrix ensures a dry flavour profile and a clear freshness. The bunches are harvested at full ripeness during September, ensuring intact fruit that is processed separately to enhance the identity of each \u003cstrong\u003eindividual plot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e carried out by indigenous yeasts, followed by maceration and alcoholic fermentation in open vats. To preserve the fruity character and aromatic clarity, malolactic fermentation and maturation take place in \u003cstrong\u003esteel containers\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no ageing in wood. After a careful selection of the best batches to create a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced blend\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine is refined in bottle for at least three months. When tasted, it is perfect paired with pasta dishes, cheeses and flavourful meat or game-based courses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bond between the Dolcetto grape variety and the land comes alive in the authentic \u003cstrong\u003eLanga tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e of Luciano Sandrone. This red wine is born from 11 vineyards above 350 metres, on the white, chalky soils of Barolo. With a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eseparate vinification\u003c\/strong\u003e using indigenous yeasts, the selections are blended into an enveloping sip with an almondy finish. The 2024 vintage, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e93 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, expresses the essence of Piedmont with fruity aromas and smooth tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sandrone Luciano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45699963781291,"sku":"58569","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/sandrone-dolcetto-d-alba-2024_58569_1_1ec551ba-dfce-4604-b9ca-1ec7c0894161.webp?v=1773786381","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/sandrone-dolcetto-dalba-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}