Roccabella Dolcetto d'Alba DOC 2024 - Vite Colte x 6

The Daily Soul of Langhe Hills: The Philosophy of Roccabella Vite Colte

The Vite Colte Roccabella Dolcetto d'Alba DOC stands within the Piedmontese winemaking landscape as a model of outstanding regional accuracy, expressive clarity, and immediate gastronomic appeal. This premium wine cooperative builds its value on the living dialogue between different generations of winegrowers, merging traditional knowledge with strict agronomic parameters. The project aims to emphasize the most authentic and proud profile of the Dolcetto grape, turning it into a still wine with an aristocratic profile and a vibrant mouthfeel. Roccabella commands attention for its impeccable formal grace, designed to reveal the true soul of the Alba hills through a convivial and beautifully balanced pour.

Hillside Agronomic Notes and Stainless Steel Extraction Protocol

The vineyards delve their roots into hillside soils with a marly-limestone matrix rich in mineral sediments—a unique pedoclimatic habitat capable of transferring an innate savory footprint to the clusters. The seasonal trend favored a balanced and gradual phenolic ripeness, allowing the winery to gather healthy clusters with a sharp aromatic profile. Following the manual harvest, the cellar protocol applies strict technological criteria to safeguard the grape's original freshness. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with gentle, measured extractions. Aging in steel stabilizes the mass, avoiding any oak contact to maintain the original varietal purity and an alcohol content of 13.50% Vol.

Sensory Profile and Organoleptic Assessment

Vinification conducted entirely in stainless steel containers combined with the natural purity of the variety outlines a sensory profile centered on sharp freshness for this characteristic red wine from Piemonte.

• Blend and Classification: 100% Dolcetto / Dolcetto d'Alba DOC / Still organic red wine.
• Analytical Data: Alcohol Content: 13.50% Vol. / Exclusive maturation in stainless steel / Volume: 750 ml.
• Visual Assessment: Deep, brilliant ruby red color, crossed by vivid and youthful violet highlights upon swirling in the glass, demonstrating excellent chromatic integrity.
• Olfactory Framework: Broad, clean, and markedly fruity bouquet. A consistent array of aromas emerges on the nose, dominated by sharp hints of ripe cherry, sour cherry, and crisp small red fruits, beautifully integrated with refined background floral nuances.
• Palate Characteristics: The tasting reveals a dry, straight profile endowed with a harmonious body. The progression displays a dynamic movement where the sharp savory drive meets a velvety texture that envelopes the palate. The pour, fluid and refreshing, finishes with a clean palate enriched by a characteristic, pleasant, slightly almond-like aftertaste typical of the varietal.

Service Guidelines and Gastronomic Pairings

The structural fluidity, balanced tannins, and sharp freshness of this Dolcetto d'Alba determine remarkable service versatility, making it an ideal partner for traditional land-based cuisine and regional gastronomy.

• Stable Pairings: It pairs magnificently alongside traditional regional first courses, finding an outstanding match with Piedmontese agnolotti, rich tagliatelle with meat sauce, and risottos garnished with truffles. It excels paired alongside hearty traditional dishes like polenta or the classic boiled meat platter (bollito misto). It displays fine synergy when paired alongside baked pork, savory vegetables, local charcuterie, and selections of soft, blue, or hard Parmesan cheeses.
• Serving Method: To promote the development of the fragrant fruity profile and ensure proper tannin integration, opening the bottle in advance is recommended, using a wide tasting glass of Ballon type at a serving temperature of 14 - 16°C.