Description
Much of the historical evidence available traces the origin of the Dolcetto grape variety to the Monferrato area. More specifically, this unique red wine is produced exclusively from Dolcetto grapes grown in 11 towns in the province of Alessandria, in the area around Ovada. It is produced in the versions Ovada, Ovada Riserva, Ovada Vigna and Ovada Vigna Riserva. The wine can be classified as Riserva only if it is aged for at least 24 months
Data Sheet
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore o Ovada Docg (also Riserva)
Production regulations: D.M. September 17, 2008.
Grape Variety: Dolcetto 100%.
Colour: ruby red that turns garnet.
Bouquet: winy, sometimes ethereal, characteristic, sometimes with hints of wood.
Taste: dry, with hints of almond and/or fruit.
Ageing: Minimum 12 months; if aged minimum 24 months it can be classified as Riserva.
Minimum alcohol content: 12,50% vol.
Production regulations: D.M. September 17, 2008.
Grape Variety: Dolcetto 100%.
Colour: ruby red that turns garnet.
Bouquet: winy, sometimes ethereal, characteristic, sometimes with hints of wood.
Taste: dry, with hints of almond and/or fruit.
Ageing: Minimum 12 months; if aged minimum 24 months it can be classified as Riserva.
Minimum alcohol content: 12,50% vol.
Consortium
Consorzio di Tutela dell'Ovada Docg
Administration: Vico Madonnetta, 2 15076 Ovada (AL)
T +39 348 8101442
www.ovada.eu info@ovada.eu
Administration: Vico Madonnetta, 2 15076 Ovada (AL)
T +39 348 8101442
www.ovada.eu info@ovada.eu
DO YOU KNOW
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore is excellent paired with a wide variety of dishes: from pasta with meat sauce, mushrooms or truffles to main courses of white or red meat. It is ideal also with cheese, possibly hard and aged. It is served at a temperature of 18-20 °C.