Dolcetto
A black variety, originally from Italy

Summary

A deeply colored and tannic variety, it can be prone to reduction in the winery and generally used to make single varietal wines near its traditional home in northwest Italy.

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    Varietal Facts(2016 data)

    Global Rank
    123rd
    Global Plantings (%)
    New World Plantings

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