2024 Burlotto - Dolcetto d'Alba (750ml)

The 2024 Burlotto Dolcetto d’Alba channels the structural finesse and early-drinking appeal of Piedmont’s native red grape through a strictly biodynamic, low-intervention production model. Vineyard blocks thrive on the region’s calcareous clay and sandstone soils, which regulate vine vigor and promote steady sugar accumulation while preserving the malic acid necessary for a lively finish. Hand-harvested clusters are fermented with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and rested briefly on fine lees before gentle pressing and bottling. Because the wine bypasses barrel aging, primary fruit character remains front and center rather than being shaped by toast or vanilla extracts.

Expect a translucent garnet pour carrying immediate aromatics of pitted cherry, black raspberry, and crushed violet leaves. The palate mirrors this concentration with softer spice undertones, a whisper of wet slate, and a tannin framework that feels polished rather than aggressive. Bright natural acidity threads through the mid-palate, delivering a long, saline-driven finish that makes the wine exceptionally accommodating across diverse dining scenarios.

• Fresh egg pasta tossed with forest mushroom ragu or brown butter sage
• Aged hard cheeses, pecorino stagionato, or mild washed-rind varieties
• Cured meats including bresaola, speck, and traditional Piedmontese salami
• Wood-fired pizzas with tomato base and fresh mozzarella or grilled seasonal vegetables

Serve this bottling chilled to sixty degrees Fahrenheit for optimal aromatic expression. Consume within three years of the vintage date to experience the varietal’s full peppery lift and garden-fresh fruit profile.