Colour: Varying from deep ruby red to purple.
Taste: Soft spicy aromas with earthy undertones of almonds - or walnuts in more tannic examples.
Bouquet: Red fruits.
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Classical Dolcetto is truly an every day wine, often served with pasta and pizza. Because of its tannins, it also goes well with protein-rich food such as salami and other dry sausages. Due to its firm character, it is also a good match with less subtle food such as barbeque.