Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A variety of grape grown in the Piedmont region of Italy that is used to make red wine.
- noun A fruity red wine made from this grape.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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They also have their own names for grapes such as Dolcetto, which the Ligurians call Ormeasco.
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They also have their own names for grapes such as Dolcetto, which the Ligurians call Ormeasco.
Good Wine Under $20 2009
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Sparkling wine and rosé are obvious choices, with their zippy bubbles and citrusy kick, as are refreshing reds such as Pinot Noir and Piedmont's vibrant, purple Dolcetto wine.
A Summer Drinking Selection Will Lyons 2011
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It was a memorable meal Frank and I had oso buco, Gene had risotto, Anne had pasta primavera, and the four of us sent two bottles of a particularly nice Dolcetto into San José's recycling program, and, like all good meals, the conversation was delightful.
Ben Daniel: Frank Schaeffer's Sex, Mom, And God Ben Daniel 2011
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At Lexington Brass , an upscale hotel bar and restaurant in Midtown, the offerings on tap on a recent night included Palmina Dolcetto wine, Brooklyn Pilsner and a more unusual beverage: an increasingly popular fermented tea, kombucha.
High Tea Has a New Meaning Sumathi Reddy 2012
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If their Barolo is hard on the wallet, they also produce an attractive Dolcetto d 'Alba Bricco Oriolo 2009.
In Search of Barolo Will Lyons 2010
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It was a memorable meal Frank and I had oso buco, Gene had risotto, Anne had pasta primavera, and the four of us sent two bottles of a particularly nice Dolcetto into San José's recycling program, and, like all good meals, the conversation was delightful.
Ben Daniel: Frank Schaeffer's Sex, Mom, And God Ben Daniel 2011
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It was a memorable meal Frank and I had oso buco, Gene had risotto, Anne had pasta primavera, and the four of us sent two bottles of a particularly nice Dolcetto into San José's recycling program, and, like all good meals, the conversation was delightful.
Ben Daniel: Frank Schaeffer's Sex, Mom, And God Ben Daniel 2011
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It was a memorable meal Frank and I had oso buco, Gene had risotto, Anne had pasta primavera, and the four of us sent two bottles of a particularly nice Dolcetto into San José's recycling program, and, like all good meals, the conversation was delightful.
Ben Daniel: Frank Schaeffer's Sex, Mom, And God Ben Daniel 2011
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Maybe someone can recommend another Dolcetto D'Alba that will give me a good example and understanding for the wine?
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