Collection: Dolcetto d'Alba DOC

Dolcetto d'Alba DOC is a dry red wine made from Dolcetto grapes grown around Alba in Piemonte. Here you can compare vintages and bottle sizes of this Piedmontese wine. It is a good choice if you are looking for a fruit-driven red wine for pasta or a simple dinner. The name Dolcetto does not mean that the wine is sweet; the dry taste is part of the appellation's character.

The wine is made exclusively from Dolcetto and typically has a ruby-red colour, a fruity aroma and a slightly bitter finish. How strongly the fruit and structure come through depends on the vintage and the work in the cellar. So use the description of each individual bottle to judge whether it suits your taste. The colour alone tells you neither how full-bodied the wine is nor how long it should be kept.

Dolcetto d'Alba is its own appellation and should not be confused with other wines that are also made from Dolcetto. Within the DOC there is also the designation Superiore, which requires at least 12 months of ageing counted from 1 November of the harvest year. That is a specific requirement for this type, not an ageing rule for all Dolcetto d'Alba. Always check the precise designation on the bottle you choose.

Try Dolcetto with pasta in a meat sauce, mushroom pizza or a selection of charcuterie. These pairings make use of the wine's fruit and dry finish. The match will depend on the particular bottle and dish. If several people are sharing the wine, you can also compare the available bottle sizes. Vintage and format offer different choices without changing the wine's appellation.

If you want to explore the area further, our Piemonte page brings together more of the region's wines. You can also compare with Nebbiolo to get to know another of the area's grapes. Start with the wine that suits the meal, and use the information about taste and vintage to choose among the Dolcetto d'Alba wines available here.