Salvano Dolcetto d'Alba Fosco 2015
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The origins of Cantine Salvano date back to ancient times. In the 30s Angelo Salvano began producing wines in the farmhouse “Grillo” in the vineyards of Diano d’Alba, in the heart of Langhe. Its products, the result of the hard work in the vineyards and the dedication to a land hard and rich at the same time, start to be known by many. Immediately After the war the iron will of his son Xavier allowed him to expand the cellar and move Valle Talloria. Hence the name “Salvano” becomes synonymous with quality wines. In 1982 begins a new and decisive phase of growth, when two boys from the origins farmers decided to capitalize on their enthusiasm and realize their dream in drawer. Luciana Agnello and Piero Sobrero bring to the company and their ambitions personal experiences, keeping alive the tradition, the flavors and aromas of an ancient art, tied to the value of the land of the Langhe.
An easy drinking red with soft fruity flavors—but catchy tannins, Dolcetto is often enjoyed in its native Piedmont on a casual weekday night, or for apertivo (the canonical Piedmontese pre-dinner appetizer hour). Somm Secret—In most of Piedmont, easy-ripening Dolcetto is relegated to the secondary sites—the best of which are reserved for the king variety: Nebbiolo. However, in the Dogliani zone it is the star of the show, and makes a more serious style of Dolcetto, many of which can improve with cellar time.
An historic village situated right in between the famous regions of Barolo and Barbaresco, Alba is also the name for the larger wine region surrounding the village.
In a sense, “Alba” is a catch-all phrase, and includes the declassified Nebbiolo wines made in Barolo and Barbaresco, as well as the Nebbiolo grown just outside of these regions’ borders. In fact, Nebbiolo d’Alba is a softer, less tannic and more fruit-forward wine ready to drink within just a couple years of bottling. It is a great place to start if you want to begin to understand the grape. Likewise, the even broader category of Langhe Nebbiolo offers approachable and value-driven options as well.
Barbera, planted alongside Nebbiolo in the surrounding hills, and referred to as Barbera d’Alba, takes on a more powerful and concentrated personality compared to its counterparts in Asti.
Dolcetto is ubiquitous here and, known as Dolcetto d'Alba, can be found casually served alongside antipasti on the tables of Alba’s cafes and wine bars.
Not surprisingly, given its location, Alba is recognized as one of Italy’s premiere culinary destinations and is the home of the fall truffle fair, which attracts visitors from worldwide every year.