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.
Red and Blue Berries and Violets are typical Dolcetto flavors.
Cherry |
Raspberry |
Blueberry |
Black Cherry |
Violets |
Roses |
Plum |
Licorice |
Dolcetto is a medium wine with low acidity and medium-high tannins:
BODY: | Medium - Light |
TANNINS: | Medium |
FRUIT: | Medium |
ACIDITY: | Medium - Low |
ACOHOL: | 11.5-13.5% ABV |
Serving temperature: 14-15°C (57-59°F) |
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 |
Antipasti. Pizza. Burgers.
Smoked Ham. Prosciutto. Salami.
Lasagna. Spagetti with Meatballs.
Pasta with Mushrooms or Truffles.
Grilled and Roasted Meat.
Chicken. Lamb. Pork.
Soft Cheese. Mozzarella di Bufala.
Goat Cheese. Feta. Robiola.
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.
Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas. 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). |
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.
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 |
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 |
DOC | Description |
---|---|
Rosato | Min 60% Barbera, Dolcetto, and/or Nebbiolo |
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
Soil |
Climate |
Lime-Rich. |
Cool/Mild Continental. |
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