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Dolcetto
(dohl-CHET-oh)
Synonyms:
Ormeoasco di Pornassio
Wine Name:
Dolcetto d' Alba, Dolcetto d'Acqui, and the DOCG areas (highest quality designation) of Dolcetto d' Dogliani, Dolcetto d' Diano d'Alba, and Dolcetto di Ovada, (Piedmonte); Ormeasco (Liguria)
Background:
This is an everyday, early release, easy drinking wine of the Langhe region in Piedmont Italy, similar to France's Beaujolais wine except that it is low acid rather than high acid. It has cherry, black cherry, and currant flavors with undertones of chocolate along with a slightly bitter finish. The low acidity makes it very suitable for pairing with savory, buttery or creamy dishes. Dolcetto di Dogliani and Dlocetto di Ovada are the best, fullest bodied examples.
Classic Brands and Sources:
Italy -Altare, Domenico Clerico, Aldo Conterno, Bruno Giacosa, Pio Cesare, Renato Ratti, La Spinetta, Vietti, Abbona, Boschis, M. Marengo, Massolino, Chionetti, Luigi Einaudi, Oddero, Pecchenino, Cascina Scarsi Olivi
Characteristics:
| Style | Body | Acidity | Sweetness | Tannins |
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Typical
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medium
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low to
medium (-)
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dry
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medium to
medium (+)
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Wine and food pairing guidelines:
Generally a medium bodied food wine that goes well with savory, herbed and spiced dishes
Foods and Entrees that usually pair:
Game, duck, lamb, sausages both savory and spiced, smoked ham, grilled and roasted meats especially with herbs, mushrooms, paella, cheese based pasta, root vegetables and beans
Cheese Pairings:
American, Colby, Mild cheddar, Velveeta, Double Glouchester (similar to mild cheddar), Fontina, Gouda, Mahon, Manchego, Monterey Jack, Roncal, Serena, Triple Creme, St André, Zamarano (Spanish sheep's milk cheese), Brie and Camembert (without rinds)
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Dolcetto at Wikipedia
Dolcetto at Cal-Italia
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