Langhe DOC Dolcetto (Italy)
Langhe DOC red wines are made from Nebbiolo, Dolcetto or Barbera.
It is up to each producer to decide the mixing ratio of the grapes.
Langhe DOC Dolcetto must contain at least 85% Dolcetto grapes.
Dolcetto Flavors
Red and Blue Berries and Violets are typical Dolcetto flavors.
 Cherry |
 Raspberry |
 Blueberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Violets |
 Roses |
 Plum |
 Licorice |
Dolcetto Profile
Dolcetto is a medium wine with low acidity and medium-high tannins:
| SUGAR: | Dry (3 g/l) |
| BODY: | Medium - Light |
| TANNINS: | Medium |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - Low |
| ACOHOL: | 11.5-13.5% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 14-15°C (57-59°F) |
Dolcetto Food Pairing
Dolcetto is easy drinking and very food friendly.
It pairs well with Italian Pasta and Pizza dishes.
 Antipasti |
 Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Sandwitch |
 Pasta |
 Mushroom |
 Sausages |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Chicken |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
Excellent pairings
Antipasti. Pizza. Burgers.
Smoked Ham. Prosciutto. Salami.
Lasagna. Spagetti with Meatballs.
Pasta with Mushrooms or Truffles.
Grilled and Roasted Meat.
Chicken. Lamb. Pork.
Piemonte Spesialities
Carne Cruda (Veal Tartar).
Gnocci in red sauce with Mushrooms.
Acciughe al Verde (Anchovies with Parsley and Capers).
Aged Salami with Garlic and Black Pepper.
The Ideal Glass for Dolcetto
Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas.
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The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose
and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes.
The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy). |
Dolcetto Cheese Pairing
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Langhe DOC (1994)
The Langhe DOC area extends the geographical Langhe area in Piemonte.
It was established to prevent quality wines (that did not meet existing DOC requirements) to be categorized as table wine. The DOC also defines a number of French grapes.
These "Super Piemonteses" are a close parallel to the "Super Toscans" in Toscana.
Langhe DOC Red Wines
| DOC | Description |
|---|---|
| Rosso | Any mix of the grapes below |
| Barbera | Min 85% Barbera |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Min 85% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Dolcetto | Min 85% Dolcetto |
| Freisa | Min 85% Freisa |
| Merlot | Min 85% Merlot |
| Nebbiolo | Min 85% Nebbiolo |
| Pinot Nero | Min 85% Pinot Noir |
Langhe DOC White Wines
| DOC | Description |
|---|---|
| Bianco | Any mix of the grapes below |
| Arneis | Min 85% Arneis |
| Chardonnay | Min 85% Chardonnay |
| Favorita | Min 85% Favorita |
| Nascetta | Min 85% Nascetta |
| Riesling | Min 85% Riesling |
| Rossesse | Min 85% Rossesse |
| Sauvignon | Min 85% Sauvignon Blanc |
Langhe DOC Rosato
| DOC | Description |
|---|---|
| Rosato | Min 60% Barbera, Dolcetto, and/or Nebbiolo |
Region Piemonte
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
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Soil |
Climate |
Lime-Rich. |
Cool/Mild Continental. |
DOCG Regions in Piemonte
- Alta Langa (Metodo Classico)
- Asti Spumate (100% Moscato)
- Barbaresco (100 %Nebbiolo)
- Barbera d'Asti (Min. 90% Barbera)
- Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
- Barolo (100% Nebbiolo)
- Brachetto d'Acqui (100% Brachetto)
- Gavi (100% Cortese)
- Dogliani Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Ovada Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Diano d'Alba (100% Dolcetto)
- Erbaluce di Caluso
- Gattinara (Min 90% Nebbiolo)
- Ghemme (Min 85% Nebbiolo)
- Moscato d’Asti (100% Moscato)
- Nizza (100% Barbera)
- Roero (100% Arneis)
- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato (90% Ruchè)
- Terre Alfieri (Arneis and Nebbiolo)