Pelissero Dolcetto D'Alba Munfrina Doc 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pelissero
Label Name:
 
Dolcetto D'Alba Munfrina Doc
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Treiso / Dolcetto d'Alba (Alba - Langhe), Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Dolcetto (100%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Gambero Rosso: 1 Bicchiere (for Munfrina 2019, rated 2020). Raymond Chan review: 87/100 (17. 5/20, Jun 2022). Other vintages (e. g. , 2021) received ~90 pts from Wine Spectator/Wine Enthusiast

Tasting Note
Bright purple-red. Aromas of red cherry, plum and violets. Juicy red/black fruit on the palate with soft dusty tannins, balanced acidity and a characteristic slightly bitter almond finish. Medium-bodied and very drinkable.

Food Pairing
Western: Italian salumi and antipasti, pasta with meat ragu, roasted pork, grilled lamb, aged cheeses. Asian: char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), yakitori, Korean BBQ, pork dumplings, milder Sichuan or mapo-style dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Dolcetto; controlled-temperature fermentation with short maceration (4–5 days), cold decanting, aged 6–7 months in stainless steel, ~1 month in bottle before release.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Pelissero estate based in Treiso. Founded mid-20th century (first bottles 1960), ~42 ha estate, focused on indigenous Piedmont varieties (Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto).