Dolcetto d'Alba 2016

BORGOGNO

Dolcetto d'Alba
2016

Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC)
Region
Piedmont
Appellation
Dolcetto d'Alba
Varietal(s)
Dolcetto 100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

Borgogno was established in 1761 by Bartolomeo Borgogno and has long been one of the most recognized names in Piedmont. Evidence of the estate's fame comes from the selection of Borgogno Barolo as the wine served at the celebration dinner for the Italian Unification in 1861. From this point on it was one of the House of Savoy's official suppliers and was regularly served to visiting dignitaries. Over the years the estate has acquired some beautiful holdings including vineyards in the Crus of...

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Press reviews

Wine Advocate

- 88 points -

Monica Larner, (Vintage 2017)

The 2017 Dolcetto d'Alba offers creamy rich primary fruit with blueberry and soft cherry confit at the front. There is an almost milky-like aspect to the bouquet with white chocolate or sweet almond paste. This warm and dry vintage brings out the robust intensity of the grape.

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