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	Dolcetto
		Origin: Dolcetto roughly translates from Italian as the "little sweet one." It is the principal grape grown in the Piedmont region of Italy and is considered the lunchtime or everyday wine of Northern Italy.
		Dolcetto is typically not blended with other varieties, but rather boasts multiple clones that are often inter-planted, thereby imparting complexity to the wine's aroma, flavor and structure.
		Dolcetto can develop further with a year or two of cellaring but it is best drunk immediately as is the case with Beaujolais Nouveau from Burgundy.
	www.raffaldini.com /g_dolcetto.shtml (303 words)

	Acorn Winery's Dolcetto
		Dolcetto is a delicious dry red wine that is very popular in the Piedmont area of Italy, but it is still rare in California.
		To preserve and enhance Dolcetto’s full-bodied varietal character and to maximize color and flavor, we fermented the grapes in small open-top fermenters, with Brunello yeast and frequent gentle punch-downs.
		A single-vineyard fi eld-blend of 96% Dolcetto, 2% Freisa, and 2% Barbera.
	www.acornwinery.com /Pages/dolcetto_stats.html (256 words)

	Dolcetto - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dolcetto is a well-known wine grape variety widely grown in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy.
		Dolcetto is usually made into fast maturing, fruity and robust dark red wine with faintly bitter flavor.
		May be identical with the Douce Noir grape of the Savoie region of France and the variety known as Charbono in California.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dolcetto (137 words)

	Wine Spectator \| Articles \| Overlooked Treasures: Dolcetto, Italy
		Dolcetto ripens up to two weeks before Barbera and sometimes up to a month before Nebbiolo; so cooler, lower-quality vineyard sites are not a problem.
		Dolcetto di Dogliani can be as rich and racy as some serious Nebbiolos and Barberas.
		Dolcetto should viewed in the same way as Barolo or Barbaresco, insists Orlando Pecchenino, who is dedicated to making the greatest Dolcetto possible.
	www.winespectator.com /Wine/Features/0,1197,1038,00.html (770 words)

	Dolcetto makes up for the others - The Boston Globe
		Dolcetto, planted almost exclusively in Piedmont, gets its name, "little sweet one," because the grape has relatively low acidity.
		The best places to grow dolcetto are around the towns of Alba and Dogliani, and wines made from grapes grown in these locales will indicate it on the label.
		Giuseppe (Beppe) Caviola, known by the locals as the "king of dolcetto," has learned to make polished dolcetto in just a short time since he founded his small estate in the early 1990s.
	www.boston.com /ae/food/wine/articles/2004/07/01/dolcetto_makes_up_for_the_others (361 words)

	Italian dolcetto compares to French Beaujolais - Monday, 11/22/04 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Dolcetto is native to Italy and tastes dry and grapy.
		The dolcetto is less fruity and drier than the Beaujolais and should be drunk very young, not cellared.
		A dolcetto will likely have more tannins than a Beaujolais (tannins are substances in plants that can have an astringent taste but over time give wine character and structure).
	www.tennessean.com /entertainment/restaurants/wine/archives/04/11/61769492.shtml (846 words)

	Piemonte Emozioni - Good wines and food - Wine - Dolcetto di Dogliani
		The minimum alcohol by volume is 11.5 degrees; the "superiore" variety must have a minimum alcohol by volume of 12.5% and be aged for one year.
		Dolcetto di Dogliani is suitable for the entire meal.
		Dolcetto Dogliani was granted DOC designation with Presidential Decree of 26 June 1974;
	www.piemonte-emozioni.it /enogastronomia/eng/vini/dolcetto_dogliani.shtml (220 words)

	Dolcetto: An Exquisite, Diverse Family of Italian Wines (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Dolcetto is a friendly wine which made its way to the city, yet it hasn't forgotten that it's the child of farmers.
		The name Dolcetto (or "little sweet one") comes to us from a strongly dialectal expression, "doset", and finds its origins not in the sweetness of its wine but in the sweetness of its grapes, which since ancient times was used for therapeutic treatments, as its low content of overall acidity made it an excellent tonic.
		Dolcetto d'Alba DOC is wine that can be enjoyed during any part of a meal, yet it is exquisite with Piedmont-style ravioli called agnolotti del "plin" served with a sauce made of roast pan-drippings and sage.
	www.sanpellegrino.com /flash_site/articolo.asp?id=845 (719 words)

	Stag Hollow \| Stag Hollow Wines
		Dolcetto is an Italian grape variety long grown in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy.
		This is a medium-bodied wine, with crisper acidy than pinot noir, is versatile with a wide range of Italian meals: from a simple pasta dish (such as, pasta ribbons drizzled with garlic and extra-virgin olive oil topped with Parmesan cheese) to more elaborite specialties (such as hen braised in red wine).
		Dolcetto is a supple and dry red with fresh and lively flavors that is luscious when mature.
	www.staghollow.com /wines/dolcetto-pinotnoir/index.html (222 words)

	Wine Flight (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Dolcetto is also the wine the local Piedmontese drink, as they tend to sell the more expensive Nebbiolo wines.
		Two and a half of these are planted to dolcetto and the rest are divided between nebbiolo, barbera and chardonnay; this is because, until about ten years ago, for a small farm with few commercial outlets, dolcetto was more profitable than other varieties.
		The most successful wine this year is the deep ruby hued Dolcetto Baudana; the nose offers fresh, elegant notes of steeped cherry and almond, followed by a warm, soft, dense palate with good tannins and a soft, dry finish.
	home.earthlink.net /~zootster/id5.html (565 words)

	Mosby Wines - Order Wines Online
		Dolcetto is the everyday wine of choice on family tables throughout the Piedmont region of Italy.
		Dolcetto, like Nebbiolo, is grown predominantly in northern Italy.
		Dolcetto, the early-release red wine of Italy, often is made without undergoing the acid-reducing malolactic fermentation, leaving it very tart.
	www.mosbywines.com /pages/dolcetto.htm (502 words)

	ItalianMade.com - WINES: Dolcetto d'Acqui DOC
		Dolcetto d'Acqui is produced in the Upper Monferrato, a winemaking district that is centered, for the most part, on Acqui Terme and Ovada.
		The first certain reference to the Dolcetto variety appears in the Istruzione, written at the end of the 18th century by Count Nuvolone, deputy director of the Turin Agrarian Society.
		As a wine, Dolcetto is much appreciated by small producers, even if some of the big and well-known wine houses do not hesitate to produce it, since it seems to be catching on with a steadily growing number of consumers.
	www.italianmade.com /wines/DOC10127.cfm (283 words)

	ItalianMade.com - WINES: Dolcetto d'Asti DOC
		Four types of Dolcetto had been distinguished as long ago as 1924 and the number has since risen to seven.
		Dolcetto d'Asti is made in the Monferrato, which is without doubt the area in Piedmont where winemaking is most extensively pursued.
		The first certain citation of the Dolcetto variety is found in the Istruzione, written by Count Nuvolone at the end of the 18th century.
	www.italianmade.com /wines/DOC10129.cfm (258 words)

	Italian D.O.C. Wines (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba production area is practically surrounded by hills on which grapes for Dolcetto d'Alba are grown.
		Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba is a young and well-balanced wine that is fruity and richly structured.
		Aside from a citation in a document of the 16th century, the first certain reference to the Dolcetto variety is contained in the Instruzione, written by Count Nuvolone in the late 18th century.
	www.milioni.com /vini/ingd1/491.htm (306 words)

	Italy's 'little sweet one' is a wine to savor \| www.azstarnet.com ®
		Dolcetto is the name of the grape the wine is made from, so we've seen a few American Dolcettos over the years, part of the growth of "Cal-Ital" varietals.
		Dolcetto has good tannins but not great acidity, in general, and the warmth seemed to bring out the acids, making the wines seem livelier, more fun.
		Dolcetto is best with food, from casual fare such as pasta with a hearty tomato-based sauce to simple roasted meats.
	www.azstarnet.com /allheadlines/112763 (815 words)

	For a softer red, try Dolcetto d'Alba
		Dolcetto d'Alba (dol-CHET-toh DAHL-bah) is a medium-bodied wine that has more substance and complexity than a beaujolais and is more affordable than pinot noir.
		Dolcetto falls at the lighter end of the wine spectrum and seems to sit in the large shadows cast by Piedmont's more critically acclaimed (and generally more expensive) cousins.
		Wines made from the dolcetto grape range in style: Some are full of fruit and youth and others are more earthy, with minor tannins crafted as drier-style red wines.
	www.enquirer.com /editions/2003/05/21/tem_sips21.html (459 words)

	Reflections of Friendship: Dolcetto D'Alba
		As I sat down to write about Dolcetto d’Alba, I thought of this bracelet, because many producers of this wine from Italy’s Piedmont district are adept at making some of the most complex and prized wines, such as Barolo and Barbaresco.
		Although the name "Dolcetto" (a diminutive of the Italian dolce meaning "sweet") might lead you to believe it to be a sweet wine, it is in fact quite dry.
		The first might be characterized as ebullient and charming, with a sweet floral nose and rich fruit on the palate tempered by mild tannins and followed with a hint of almonds on the finish.
	www.tablewine.com /archiv21.htm (1113 words)

	Opici Wine Reference (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Dolcetto is a great wine to accompany pasta dishes that are adorned with tomato based sauces.
		The grapes are gently crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks after which the wine is bottled and aged for at least one year before being released.
		He professed that Dolcetto was a wine that was as straightforward and genuine as the people of the Langhe.
	www.opici.com /productinfo.asp?prodcode=7556 (155 words)

	Wine of the Week: ’00 Bartolo Mascarello, Piedmont Dolcetto D’Alba
		Yes, Dolcetto does translate as "little sweet one" but the wine is anything but sweet.
		Although found in small pockets elsewhere, Dolcetto is primarily a grape of the Langhe area of Piedmont, with Alba, Diano d’Alba and Dogliani producing the best Dolcettos.
		Interestingly, too, Dolcetto is a precocious ripener, completing its growth up to four weeks before Nebbiolo and a few weeks before Barbera.
	www.pjwine.com /html/wow_04_01_12.html (556 words)

	Dolcetto Wine
		Roughly translated, Dolcetto means "little sweet one." While not exactly "sweet," the wines made from Dolcetto are definitely light and fruity.
		Dolcetto is an early-ripening grape, grown in the Northwest area of Piedmont.
		Dolcetto, an oft-forgotten variety in Piedmont, produces wine that is soft and fruity, ready to drink when released.
	www.wine.com /wineshop/product_list.asp?N=7155+124+13+183&Ns=p_Rating\|1 (382 words)

	Paul Marcus Wines March 2003 Newsletter
		Barbera and Dolcetto are traditionally the everyday wines - the wines that the Piemontese drink as they wait for their Nebbiolo to age.
		Dolcetto is the most exuberantly fruity of the three Piemontese red wines.
		Dolcetto's tannins are not the full-bore, teeth-rattling tannins of young Cabernet Sauvignon or Nebbiolo, though; rather, they're softer and more supple.
	paulmarcuswines.com /newsletters/pmwnews_2003-03.html (5195 words)

	Tasters Guild New York : Wine & Spirit Tasting and Education, NYC
		Dolcetto can be characterized as dry, exuberant, effusively fruity with a taste of flberries, almonds, chocolate and spice.
		The 53 attendees were asked to vote for their two favorite wines in the Dolcetto flight and three favorites in the Barbera flight.
		From the best production region for Dolcetto, the wine is fermented in small lots in stainless steel, then aged in barriques.
	www.tastersguildny.com /review_piedmont.shtml (416 words)

	Goings On @ is-wine 1.4
		Dolcetto is the grape's name, and as a table grape it is sweet.
		As wine, Dolcetto is generally dry, slightly acidic and slightly almond-like in its finish; in other words, often complex.
		Dolcetto is believed to have first appeared about 1,000 years ago in and around Monferrato, in Piemonte.
	www.is-wine.com /is-wineenews4.html (563 words)

	Red Wine reviews Dolcetto (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Dolcetto is the Rodney Dangerfield grape from the Piedmont.
		Dolcetto is usually associated with simple fruity wines without a lot of heft to them.
		Dolcetto are commonly found on Italian tables in the Piedmont area, they are an easy quaffing wine that goes well with food – Italian food.
	nomerlot.com /reviews/red-wine?cat=132 (250 words)

	Ponzi Dolcetto 04
		Luisa feels that Dolcetto is a promising varietal for Oregon as it is so adaptable to Oregon’s climatic conditions.
		Dolcetto, which has a later flowering date, fared better than many other varietals.
		This Dolcetto is grown at our Aurora Vineyard where the vines are now 13 years old.
	www.northwest-wine.com /ponzi-dolcetto.html (311 words)

	Dolcetto Definition in the Wine Dictionary at Epicurious.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		One suggests that it's because of the sweetness of the grapes and the juice they produce.
		's for Dolcetto, all in the Piedmont region.
		They are Dolcetto d'Aqui, Dolcetto d'Asti, Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba, Dolcetto delle Langhe Monregalesi, Dolcetto di Dogliani, Dolcetto di Ovada, and, probably the best known,
	www.epicurious.com /drinking/wine_dictionary/entry?id=6243 (229 words)

	Wine Spectator \| Articles \| Nine Italian Reds for $21 or Less
		The Dolcetto grape is planted almost exclusively in Italy's northwestern region of Piedmont.
		These wines are traditionally meant to be drunk young, and as such are typically more wallet-friendly then some of Piedmont's bigger-name and more ageable reds, such as Barolo and Barbaresco.
		Dolcettos combine low acidity with berry, licorice and nut flavors for a smooth-sipping red.
	www.winespectator.com /Wine/Features/0,1197,1542,00.html (379 words)

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