Product Description
Marcarini Dolcetto d’Alba “Fontanazza” DOC
100% Dolcetto. Marcarini Dolcetto d’Alba “Fontanazza” DOC is magnificent ruby red with violet reflections; intense, persistent bouquet shows appealing floral and fruity notes. Lively red fruit; full-bodied, with a pleasingly crisp finish.
“Classic is a keyword in the Marcarini philosophy. Ideally poised between traditional and modern, the wines are characterized by both a voluptuous, embracing style and the superb longevity and blockbuster structure of Piedmont’s best.”
Vineyard Information
Grapes: 100% Dolcetto
Region: Piedmont
Vineyards: From a single vineyard next to the Brunate and La Serra Barolo vineyards
Exposure: South
Altitude: 320 meters (1,050 feet) above sea level
Soil: Calcareous clay with high magnesium content
Vine Training: Espalier
Vine Age: 17-36 years
Time of Harvest: Late August
Vine Density: 4,400 vines per hectare
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 8,000 bottles
Vinification Process: The hand-picked grapes are selected in the vineyard before being approved to harvest. Vinification in stainless steel and concrete tanks under a controlled temperature of 82-86 °F.
Aging Process: The wine ages in stainless steel for six months followed by two months in the bottle. The family deliberately chose not to age it in wood.
Alcohol Content: 12.50%
Winemaker: Marcarini family and Valter Bonetti
Cellaring: Up to 5 years
Closure: DIAM
Additional information
| Weight | 37.4 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 11.8 × 10.4 × 13.4 in |
| Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
| Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 12 bottles per case |