Life Style / Wine Grapes / Dolcetto: Well-known grape widely grown in Piedmont region of Italy. Has synonym name Nera Dolce, meaning 'Sweet Black' in english. The latter name also translates to 'Douce Noire' in french, thought to be the reason for the unrelated Charbono variety found in California being described by some as having a clonal or other connection to the subject grape. Having aroma flavors described as reminiscent of almond and liquorice, the wine is commonly drunk within two or three years of bottling date although certain of these wines deriving from the Alba region are noted for their longevity out to 10 years. Growing best on white marl-containing soils, this vine often ripens up to four weeks earlier than the Nebbiolo variety grown in the same region of Italy. Described as difficult to vinify, the juice is usually made into a fast maturing, fruity, robust dark red wine with low acidity, and tannins needing only a short fermentation in order to avoid excess bitterness.
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