The Gabutti Boasso winery of Serralunga d’Alba (Cuneo) produces a very good red wine remarkable for its armony and intensity
of scents: Dolcetto d’Alba 2010 – Meriame.
It differs from the usual Dolcetto for its softness and complexity of aromas made of intense fruity parfumes which make it less sharp and acid (typical characteristic of Dolcetto, that’s dry and not sweet as the name, Dolcetto=sweet, suggests).
It is produced “in purity”, using the same grapes, in the vineyards of Meriame (Serralunga). It is aged 3-4 months in bottles and other 8 months in steel tanks.
Tasting notes
It is of a red intense ruby colour with slight garnet nuances.
The aroma, strong and intense, is very fruity (reminds cherries and ripe red plum) with a delicate almond and pepper hint at the end.
The taste is well structured and persistent, dry and quite warm (13 degrees). The perfect balance between its components (acidity and tannicity) helps it to be armonic and nicely smooth.
Dolcetto is ideal when combined to aperitifs or appetizers like grilled vegetables, salt pies, salads or cold nuts and middle aged cheese in general. Also good with fresh pastas or risottos and white meat such as turkey and chicken.
Serve it at the temperature of 16-17 degrees in the classic tulip glass.
Giorgia Gamba
Joe, torinese D.o.c., annata 1981, si appassiona fin da giovanissima
alle gioie del palato scoprendo, grazie ai nonni, il buon vino e la cucina della sua terra.
Amante della buona compagnia, preferisce coltivare ed intrattenere i suoi affetti intorno ad una tavola sostanziosa, che sia quella della piola o dell'osteria più raffinata oppure, meglio ancora, se di casa propria.
Si diletta volentieri in cucina, sperimentando sempre nuovi e originali accostamenti enogastronomici.
Nel 2006, data la profonda passione per la Vitis Vinifera e la sua linfa, decide di diventare un Sommelier presso l'Associazione
F.i.s.a.r., in parole povere, beve e studia per quasi due anni fino al conseguimento del diploma finale, ottenuto fieramente in seguito a lunghe ed estenuanti degustazioni.
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Joe is from Turin, Italy. She started loving good wine and food since she was very young, discovering the joys of the palate, thanks to her grandparents.
She has always liked entertaining friends and her loved ones around a well stocked table, full of delicious dishes.
She is pretty happy in the kitchen as she likes trying new and original eno-gastonomical pairings.
In 2006, due to her deep love for wines, she became a Sommelier (wine taster) with the "F.i.s.a.r". association.
In short, she studied hard and drank wines for two years in a row until she got the final diploma, obtained after long and exhausting tastings.
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