Luigi Pira's Dolcetto d'Alba is the kind of wine you can serve without hesitation, pure Piedmontese tradition in a glass that sparkles with juicy red fruit and honest charm. This cuvée comes from Serralunga d'Alba and demonstrates how Dolcetto combines excitement, freshness, and drinking pleasure when provenance and cellar work are precisely balanced.
The grapes come from north-facing plots at an altitude of around 330 meters in Serralunga d'Alba. The calcareous clay soils yield aromatic purity, fine tannins, and a cool, crisp fruit expression. Plantings ran from 1980 to 2010 and cover approximately 2 hectares, entirely owned by the Pira family. This is Dolcetto from Barolo land, but with an emphasis on immediate enjoyment at the table.
Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel for approximately 8 to 10 days to preserve the cherry, berry, and floral notes. The wine is then aged for approximately 8 months in stainless steel, deliberately without oak to preserve the fruit-driven style and thirst-quenching character. Temperature-controlled fermentation ensures cool, consistent fermentation, preserving aromas and finer tannins.
Composition: 100 percent Dolcetto from Serralunga d'Alba. Dolcetto is a historic Piedmontese grape that has been enjoyed locally for generations for its juicy red fruit, mild tannins, subtle almond notes, and dry, clean finish.
