Massolino Dolcetto d'Alba

Made from Dolcetto grapes grown in vineyards situated in Serralunga d’Alba. Altitude: 330 m above sea level. Total surface area: 2.5 hectares. Soil composition: mixed consistency tending towards lime. Training system and vine density: traditional Guyot; from 5,000 vines in the younger vineyards to 6,000 in the older ones.

Yield per hectare: 7 tonnes. Average age of vines: 20-25 years. Harvest: manual, towards mid – late September. First year of production: 1896; as of the 2003 vintage the best Dolcetto grapes from all our vineyards are all used to make this wine. Total bottles produced: 17,500 750 ml bottles. Alcohol content: 13-14% vol., depending on the vintage. Vinification and ageing: temperature controlled (27-29°C) fermentation and maceration in stainless steel lasting an average period of 7-9 days. This is followed by malolactic fermentation and a short period of maturing in stainless steel; the wine is released for sale after approximately 4 months in the bottle.

Note: the soils of Serralunga coney exceptional structure to this grape, which offers characteristic freshness and fragrance. Tasting characteristics: Appearance: bright ruby red with deep purplish hues. Bouquet: fresh, fruity, sweet and elegant perfumes strongly prevail. Flavour: expansive and warm entry, opening into a multitude of flavours traceable to a rich and concentrated wine. Naturally dominant fruit and vinous character leaving behind a lingering and pleasant aftertaste.

It is best to serve it at temperatures between 18-20°C. In keeping with Langa tradition this wine is ideal with all courses of a meal. It is also perfect for snacks featuring cured meats and cheeses, or at the beginning of a meal, served with starters (other than fish) and sliced meats. Pasta, rice, soup and red meats, particularly when grilled, enhance its good body and pleasantly drinkable quality.

Wine	Scores	Downloads	Reviews
Massolino Dolcetto d'Alba 2022	90 Decanter Black cherry fruit, smooth and round with refined tannins. Textured mouthfeel with a crunchy finish. 16.5 Jancis Robinson The variety ripens earlier than Nebbiolo but is very weather-sensitive. Cold nights can ruin stems and prejudice ripening. Massolino actively manages Dolcetto’s tannins. They bought equipment that removed seeds early on. Franco’s grandpa always had a glass of Dolcetto with meals. Older people remember Dolcetto as being the wine of the Langhe. In the old days, Massolino made more Dolcetto than Nebbiolo. Franco thinks his 2023 Dolcetto will be better still. But the market is crazy to demand such young Dolcetto. Pale purplish crimson. Very bright, pure fruit. Intense redcurrant. Quite a bit of tannin. 90 Vinous The 2022 Dolcetto d’Alba is a beautifully fragrant wine. Crushed flowers, mint and red/purplish fruit all grace this understated, classy Dolcetto. The 2022 is bit light in body, as almost all wines are in this year, but balance and harmony are very much present.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet