Pelissero Dolcetto D'Alba Munfrina Doc 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pelissero
Label Name:
 
Dolcetto D'Alba Munfrina Doc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Dolcetto d'Alba (Munfrina vineyard, Ferrere - Treiso, Piedmont)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Dolcetto (100%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 90; Wine Enthusiast 90; Vivino average ~3. 6/5. (Producer technical info and tasting notes available from Pelissero)

Tasting Note
Bright purple-red; aromas of red cherry, black plum and floral notes. Palate delivers blackberry/black cherry, fine tannins, savory herbal accents and a slightly bitter almond finish typical of Dolcetto.

Food Pairing
Western: pasta al ragù, roasted lamb, grilled pork, pizza, aged cheeses. Asian: char siu or Cantonese roast pork, Korean BBQ, teriyaki chicken, mushroom stir-fries, milder Indian or Southeast Asian curries.

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

Vineyard Info
Munfrina vineyard in Ferrere (Treiso). Vines planted ~1980, 4,500 plants/ha; Pelissero is a family winery in Piedmont producing traditional local varietals since the 1980s.