Pensiero
Dolcetto d’Alba DOC
Parpan
Grapes
Dolcetto
Area
Langa albese
Soil type
Soil rich incalcareous marl and potassium oxide and has good permeability
Exposure and altitude
South-est/south-west - Mid-hillsides’ 250-400m asl estate vineyard faces south-east, south-west
System
Guyot 4.000-5.000 plants/ha
Harvest
First, second ten days of Settembre
Gradation
13/13,5 % vol
Temperature
17-18 °C
Size
0,75 L
Technical notes
Vinification: the fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats at a tempertatur of 25-26° C with frequent pumping ver of the must to optimize the extraction of colour and tannins. Then the fermentation goes on at a controlled temperature till the sugar last.
Ageing: at the end of the malolactic fermentation (end of November), the wine stays in stainless steel tanks for six months. The wine is released after short bottle ageing.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby-red with violet highlights. The fine, fruity bouquet has very persistent, clear-cut overtones of blackberries and raspberries melted with overtones of plums and black cherries. The fullness and velvety sensations are brought out by the well-structured tannins.
Pairings
It is excellent served with hot starters, pasta dishes, vegetables and not over-elaborate meats.
