Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Pio Cesare |
|---|---|
Grapes | 100% Dolcetto |
Region | Dolcetto d'Alba |
Wine style | Northern Italy Red |
Alcohol content | 13% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Bottle closure | cork |
Wine description | Fruty and oaky nose with some cherries and plums in the mouth. Nice aromas with fine tannins, lighter bodied and a fresh finish. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
The wines of Northern Italy include some of the most well known red wines in the country including Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Amarone and Valpolicella.
Arguably, the two most important regions in Northern Italy are Piedmont in the northwest, and Veneto in the northeast. Red wines from these regions range from some of the most expensive and sought after in all of Italy to great value red wines.
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