{"product_id":"2020-altare-e-dolcetto-dalba-750ml","title":"2020 Altare, E. - Dolcetto d'Alba","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eElio Altare is a towering icon of Piedmont, famously celebrated for revolutionizing modern winemaking in Barolo. Yet, the estate applies that same meticulous precision and passion to Piedmont's ultimate everyday grape: Dolcetto. Sourced from 20- to 40-year-old vines rooted in the calcareous and sandy soils of La Morra, this wine undergoes a brief 2- to 3-day maceration before aging entirely in stainless steel for 10 months. The warm, beautifully ripe 2020 vintage captures Dolcetto at its absolute finest—uncloaked by oak, incredibly vibrant, and showcasing a flawless balance of crunchy fruit and sleek modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Striking and highly expressive. The wine pours a deep, intense violet color, releasing an immediate bouquet of freshly picked black cherries, wild blackberries, and damp blue flowers. Subtle, complex undertones of blood orange zest, shaved chocolate, and a faint hint of wet stones add wonderful depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, fleshy, and remarkably sleek. It hits the palate with a burst of juicy raspberry and tart dark plum. True to the Altare style, it side-steps the harsh, rustic edges often found in old-school Dolcetto, opting instead for a smooth, creamy texture lifted by bright, mouthwatering acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, snappy, and flavorful. It wraps up with fine, chalky, and integrated tannins that offer a gentle grip, trailing off with a classic, pleasant touch of bitter almond, licorice, and dark cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWine Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVarietal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0\"\u003e100% Dolcetto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,0\"\u003ePiedmont, Northern Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0\"\u003eDolcetto d'Alba DOC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFarming \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,1,0\"\u003eOrganic practices; wild yeast fermentation; 100% unoaked (stainless steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,0\"\u003e14.0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e91 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003e90 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eServing Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e While Dolcetto translates to \"little sweet one,\" the wine is bone-dry and thrives with a light chill. Give this bottle 15 to 20 minutes in the fridge before serving (aim for roughly 55–58°F). The slight chill tempers the 14% ABV, snaps the dark cherry fruit into sharp focus, and makes it the ultimate summer-into-fall red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eBest Food Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eIn Italy, Dolcetto is heralded as the ultimate flexible table wine. Its bright acidity and smooth profile make it phenomenal alongside casual, high-flavor foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAntipasti:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prosciutto, cured salami, bresaola, and light Italian cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCasual Favorites:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brick-oven pepperoni pizza, meatball paninis, or a classic calzone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePasta \u0026amp; Poultry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tagliatelle with a simple meat ragù, or herb-roasted white meats like chicken or pork chops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Altare, E.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45395195920570,"sku":"92129","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/6836\/5498\/files\/0085300_2020-altare-e-dolcetto-dalba.jpg?v=1768363962","url":"https:\/\/bassins.com\/products\/2020-altare-e-dolcetto-dalba-750ml","provider":"MacArthur Beverages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}