Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: blackberry, raspberry, violet, blueberry

Palate: dark fruit, mineral

A purplish-red Dolcetto with subtle violet hues, blackberry, raspberry and violet aromas and mineral, blueberry notes, medium-bodied with soft tannins and good balance.

What it pairs with

  • Pizza margherita
    Dolcetto's juicy dark fruit and low tannin suit tomato and cheese.
  • Salumi and bread
    The wine's soft, fruity body refreshes against cured meats.
  • Friulano-style frico
    Soft cheese and potato meet the wine's juicy fruit.

How to serve Vietti Dolcetto d'Alba Tre Vigne

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pizza margherita, Salumi and bread, Friulano-style frico. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Tre Vigne is Vietti's blend of Dolcetto from three vineyards, an everyday red showcasing the grape's juicy, low-tannin charm.

  1. 1982: Vietti bottles the Tre Vigne Dolcetto blend

Facts

Producer
Vietti · visiting guide
Grapes
Dolcetto (100%)
Classification
Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 16 to 26 at retail
Drinking window
1 to 5 from vintage
First vintage
1982

Frequently asked about Vietti Dolcetto d'Alba Tre Vigne

What does Vietti Dolcetto d'Alba Tre Vigne taste like?

On the nose, blackberry, raspberry, violet, blueberry. On the palate, dark fruit, mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A purplish-red Dolcetto with subtle violet hues, blackberry, raspberry and violet aromas and mineral, blueberry notes, medium-bodied with soft tannins and good balance.

When should I drink Vietti Dolcetto d'Alba Tre Vigne?

Drink 1 to 5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Vietti Dolcetto d'Alba Tre Vigne?

Pizza margherita is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Salumi and bread and Friulano-style frico. Dolcetto's juicy dark fruit and low tannin suit tomato and cheese.

What grapes are in Vietti Dolcetto d'Alba Tre Vigne?

The blend is Dolcetto (100%). The wine is classified as Dolcetto d'Alba DOC.

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