Villadoria Dolcetto d'Alba

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Villadoria Dolcetto d'Alba has aromas reminiscent of lavender and violets with a hint of almonds. It has a characteristically purplish ruby-red color, bitter black cherry fruit flavors encased in sweet spices and there is no mistaking that slightly bitter almond finish. It is an easy-drinking wine that has long been considered the everyday drinking wine of the local Langhe community.

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• Vintage: 2009
• Region: Piedmont, Italy
• Lifespan: Drink Young
• Grape: Dolcetto

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