Dolcetto d'Acqui
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Hilly soils based on white tufo, compact or sandy argillaceous marne in the Alto Monferrato.
- The soils influence the organoleptic characteristics of the grapes and the wine produced.
- Reference geographical zone: the Alto Monferrato, a hilly territory in the province of Alessandria. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Product characteristics
- Sensory profile: a dry and harmonious wine, with freshness and drinkability as its distinguishing traits.
- Very deep color: the berry pulp is "bright red, dense, and juicy," which ferments to yield "a black, fluid, light wine."
Terroir / wine link
- Soils of compact or sandy argillaceous marne (white tufo) in the Alto Monferrato influence the organoleptic characteristics of the grapes and the wine.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A1139
- Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Vini d'Acqui