2022 Ada Nada Autinot Dolcetto d’Alba

Piedmont pedigree meets pure, everyday pleasure. Ada Nada’s 2022 Autinot Dolcetto d’Alba comes from south‑facing Treiso slopes and sees a short stainless‑steel maceration, preserving succulent fruit and vibrant lift. Winter cold settles it naturally before spring bottling, keeping textures silky and flavors pristine. Certified‑organic farming underpins everything, so the wine feels honest, terroir‑true, and refreshingly unadorned. It smells like sun‑warmed cherries and violets, then turns savory with graphite and gentle almond. Despite its modest frame, the acidity is spirited and the tannins are finely grained, giving weeknight versatility without sacrificing the depth Dolcetto lovers crave. Serve slightly cool and smile.

Nose: Aromas leap with clarity and charm. Black cherry, wild blueberry, and crushed raspberry whirl with violet petals, licorice root, and a breeze of peppery spice, suggesting fruit picked at dawn. Hints of almond and wet stone ground the bouquet.

Palate: The first sip feels juicy. Medium‑bodied and brisk, it carries red‑plum and cherry flavors over fine, lightly rustic tannins, while a chalk‑tinged line keeps everything focused and refreshing. Texture is polished yet delightfully grippy, inviting another sip.

Finish: Clean, persistent, and pleasantly savory. Cherry skins and almond echo ride alongside a faint mineral twang, as pepper and dried herbs flicker back, extending length without weight or fatigue. It tapers slowly, leaving the palate refreshed.

Tajarin with ragù bianco and thyme; the wine’s brisk acidity slices through richness while cherry fruit brightens every bite.

Porchetta or herb‑roasted pork loin with fennel pollen; Dolcetto’s gentle tannins embrace the savory crust and aromatic herbs.

Mushroom risotto finished with Parmigiano‑Reggiano and olive oil; earthy notes mirror the wine’s subtle mineral and almond hints.

Grilled sausage with peperonata and polenta; sweet peppers echo the fruit while the corn’s creaminess softens the wine’s lively edge.