Dolcetto

Low in acidity and high in tannin. Earlier ripening than Barbera or Nebbiolo. Aromas & flavors: “Grapey,” blueberry, black currant, violet, orange peel, black tea. Best DOPs: Dogliani (most floral and powerful), Dolcetto d’Alba (fullest bodied), Diano d’Alba (in between); in Liguria, Ormeasco di Pornassio.

In a nutshell

Color: Red

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Ormeasco

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Light- to medium-bodied Piemontese red wines

Where Grown: Almost exclusively in Piemonte (98%)

Region:

Piemonte,

Vineyard Area: 6,128 ha (15,137 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Colli Tortonesi DOC, Dogliani DOCG, Dolcetto d’Acqui DOC, Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Dolcetto d’Asti DOC, Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba / Diano d’Alba DOCG, Dolcetto di Ovada DOC, Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore / Ovada DOCG, Golfo del Tigullio–Portofino / Portofino DOC, IGP Terrazze dell’Imperiese, Langhe DOC, Monferrato DOC, Piemonte DOC, Pinerolese DOC, Pornassio / Ormeasco di Pornassio DOC, Val Polcèvera DOC, Valsusa DOC