Sottimano Dolcetto d'Alba Bric del Salto 2024

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sottimano
Label Name:
 
Dolcetto d'Alba Bric del Salto
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont (Neive, Langhe)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Dolcetto
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2024: Vinous 91 (review 2025-10-28). 2023 vintage: Wine Advocate 92; Vinous 92; Wine Spectator 90

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with violet hues; vivid red and blue fruit (cherry, blackberry), violet and herbal spice, light almond note. Fresh, lively acidity, fine-grained light tannins and a clean, stony finish.

Food Pairing
Western: salumi, roasted/grilled white meats, pasta with ragù, pizza, medium cheeses. Asian: teriyaki chicken, pork bāo, Korean BBQ (samgyeopsal), milder Sichuan dishes, pad thai.

Production Method
Spontaneous/indigenous-yeast fermentation with ~2–3 week maceration; malolactic in stainless steel; aged on fine lees in tank 6–9 months; no fining/filtration; organic farming practices.

Vineyard Info
Family estate founded in 1975 in Neive. Sottimano farms several old-vine parcels (Cottà, Basarin, San Cristoforo), focusing on organic/close-to-nature viticulture and low-intervention cellar work.