Elio Altare

Dolcetto d'Alba

8.822 ratings
8.95 pro ratings
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Dolcetto
Top Notes For
John Riddick

Dolcetto is rarely transcendent. This is one I’ve truly been impressed with. More stewed fruits as it revealed itself. Bold but not over the top.

Dolcetto is rarely transcendent. This is one I’ve truly been impressed with. More stewed fruits as it revealed itself. Bold but not over the top.

Nov 15th, 2022
Harrison Fong

Fruity and easy.

Fruity and easy.

1 person found it helpfulJan 8th, 2015
Maura Passanisi

2013. Fruit, mint, and a lot of coriander. More interesting than your typical dolcetto.

2013. Fruit, mint, and a lot of coriander. More interesting than your typical dolcetto.

Jul 8th, 2015
EatSommThings (Jimmy)

Earthy notes on nose. Dark cherries light soft tannins.

Earthy notes on nose. Dark cherries light soft tannins.

Mar 1st, 2015
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Elio Altare’s 2013 Dolcetto d’Alba is a great introduction to the wines of one of Piedmont’s most inspired growers. Lavender, violets, plums and black cherries are all supported by bright acidity in a pulsating, vibrant Dolcetto full of personality. (AG)

Elio Altare’s 2013 Dolcetto d’Alba is a great introduction to the wines of one of Piedmont’s most inspired growers. Lavender, violets, plums and black cherries are all supported by bright acidity in a pulsating, vibrant Dolcetto full of personality. (AG)

Dec 12th, 2016
Andrew Schirmer

Ideal with food. On the light end of medium-bodied. Cherry, white pepper, foliage, earth. Refreshing.

Ideal with food. On the light end of medium-bodied. Cherry, white pepper, foliage, earth. Refreshing.

Nov 19th, 2016
David Wanek

Solid with food. Hard to beat for price.

Solid with food. Hard to beat for price.

Jun 21st, 2016
Julie Adams

Great wine (2013) at Table restaurant in Asheville, NC. At with grouper and pork.

Great wine (2013) at Table restaurant in Asheville, NC. At with grouper and pork.

Nov 7th, 2015
William Gordon

Lighter than expected

Lighter than expected

Oct 4th, 2015
Alex Wallace

Good stuff, surprisingly tannic and "serious"

Good stuff, surprisingly tannic and "serious"

Jul 2nd, 2015