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G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba
Piedmont, Italy
About this product
The quintessential everyday Barolo producer's everyday wine — Vajra's Dolcetto d'Alba is a masterclass in the variety: deep violet-purple, fresh blueberry and cherry, almond finish, soft tannins with notable but structured grip. Piedmont's approachable genius, best within 3 years.
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Pairings
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Pasta grain
Dolcetto is Piedmont's everyday wine for meat-based pasta; its fruit softens gamey notes while its almond character echoes the pasta's wheat
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Charcuterie cheese
Dolcetto is the canonical Piedmontese aperitivo/antipasto wine: its soft grip and bright fruit make it versatile; the lardo's fat is cleansed by the acidity
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food
Vajra Dolcetto's soft tannins and everyday character suit the pizza perfectly; the cleanest Piedmontese pairing
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casual
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casual
Vajra Dolcetto's soft everyday character bridges the vitello tonnato; a classic Piemontese antipasto for the everyday table
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Pizza flatbread
Dolcetto is Italy's versatile everyday wine; its fresh fruit, moderate tannins, and bright acidity are perfectly proportioned for pizza margherita
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pasta
Dolcetto d'Alba's soft tannins and cherry fruit complement tajarin butter pasta; truffle elevates the everyday to sublime
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Vegetables legumes
Dolcetto's bitter almond finish bridges with the earthiness of porcini; its fruit prevents the dish from feeling too heavy; soft tannins don't overwhelm the risotto texture
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Vegetables legumes
Dolcetto's characteristic bitter-almond finish is one of the few wines that harmonises with bitter greens rather than fighting them; the walnut echoes almond
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