Wine name: Dolcetto d' Alba
Varietal: Dolcetto
Area of production: La Morra e Dogliani
Age of the vines: 20 to 40 years old
Soil composition: calcareous but also very sandy
Exposition: various, mostly north and north-east
Grape yield per hectare: 7,5 tons per hectare
Vinification: Maceration on the skins for approx. 2/3 days in rotary fermentors with temperature control, ageing in stainless steal tank for about 10 months
Colour: intense violet
Taste: dry but soft, delicate tannins, full taste of cherries and black cherry. Medium-bodied, easy drinking to be appreciated in the summer months, served a little chilled, In Italy it is considered an excellent everyday wine
Nose: Aromas of violets and black cherry
Serving suggestion: antipasto, pasta course, white meat, light cheese, salami
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 10.00 %
yr. 2015 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2015 on 01.02.2017 with 16 of 20 points.
"Der klassische Wein für jeden Tag, den die Bauern einst zu Mittag, am Abend und auch noch zwischendurch getrunken haben. Diesem Konzept bleibt Elio Altare treu: Sein Jahrgang"
yr. 1998 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 1998 on 01.01.2000 with 89 of 100 points.
"Elegant and focused, with red-berry, cake and fruit aromas. Juicy blackberry, cassis and chocolate flavors. Very good, with a well-balanced mouthfeel. The long finish with cocoa and herb notes features an enlivening, appealing tartness."
yr. 2020 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2020 on 01.04.2022 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2019 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2019 on 01.10.2021 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2018 on 01.04.2020 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2016 on 01.04.2018 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2012 on 01.11.2014 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 Wine Spectator:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2006 on 01.12.2007 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 1999 Wine Spectator:
82 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 1999 on 01.12.2000 with 82 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 CellarTracker:
90 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2014 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2019 CellarTracker:
90 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2019 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2006 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2005 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2015 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2017 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2018 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2008 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2012 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2016 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2013 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2010 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 CellarTracker:
87 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2009 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 CellarTracker:
86 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba" from the vintage 2011 with 86 of 100 points.
