In Piedmont, Dolcetto’s home, the name means “little sweet one.” Funny enough, wines are generally tart with loads black fruit flavors and occasionally aggressive tannins.
Primary Flavors
- Plum
 - Blackberry
 - Cocoa
 - Black Pepper
 - Violet
 
Taste Profile
Handling
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					SERVE
					60–68°F / 15-20°C
				
			 
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						GLASS TYPE
					Universal
		 
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						DECANT
						30 Minutes
			 
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							CELLAR
							3–5 Years
			 
SERVE
60–68°F / 15-20°C
GLASS TYPE
Universal
DECANT
30 Minutes
CELLAR
3–5 Years
Food Pairing
One of Italy’s classic food wines that’s best with richer, darker meats and vegetable dishes with roasted tomatoes, eggplant, and garlic.