Castello di Neive

Basarin

Castello di Neive

Basarin

The Dolcetto d’Alba Basarin is named for the high-quality vineyard from which its grapes originate.  It is made from 100% Dolcetto grapes which typify the food-friendly, easy-drinking yet quality-minded wines of this region.  The grapes for this wine are pressed and then allowed to mature for 6 months in a stainless steel tank to preserve Dolcetto’s fresh qualities.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby-red in color, aromas of black and purple fruits complement undertones of mocha, cocoa, and licorice.  Smooth tannins and integrated alcohol make for a smooth and elegant wine that can be consumed with a wide variety of foods. 

Food Pairing

Pairs well with pizza, Bolognese sauces, and gnocchi.

The Dolcetto d’Alba Basarin is named for the high-quality vineyard from which its grapes originate.  It is made from 100% Dolcetto grapes which typify the food-friendly, easy-drinking yet quality-minded wines of this region.  The grapes for this wine are pressed and then allowed to mature for 6 months in a stainless steel tank to preserve Dolcetto’s fresh qualities.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby-red in color, aromas of black and purple fruits complement undertones of mocha, cocoa, and licorice.  Smooth tannins and integrated alcohol make for a smooth and elegant wine that can be consumed with a wide variety of foods. 

Food Pairing

Pairs well with pizza, Bolognese sauces, and gnocchi.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
Vineyard name:
The Basarin vineyard
Vineyard size:
3.7 acres
Soil composition:
Calcareous
Training method:
Guyot
Elevation:
886 feet
Vines/acre:
1,600
Yield/acre:
3.2 tons
Exposure:
Southern
Year vineyard planted:
1971-1996
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1975
Bottles produced of this wine:
12,000

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
8
Varietal composition:
100% Dolcetto
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
8 days
Fermentation temperature:
82 °F
Maceration technique:
Racking, Pumpovers, and Aeration
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Length of bottle aging:
6 months