Grape · Red
Dolcetto
Moderate climate
About
Piedmont's everyday red grape, producing soft, fruity wines with a characteristic bitter almond finish. Best from Dogliani and Alba, where it's taken most seriously.
Typical profile
Body
Moderate
Tannins
Smooth
Acidity
Crisp
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Rare
Aging
Best enjoyed within 3-5 years. A few top producers make age-worthy versions.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.