Two questions concerning Italian wines

[wondersofwine]

We're going to be trying a Dolcetto D'Alba for the first time. IK liked his with ham or pork chops. I'm leaning towards the ham but wondered what other suggestions are out there. Later on, we will get around to trying a Vino Nobile de Montepulciano. (A recent diatribe--was it you Roberto?--mourned the terroir lost to produce some of these wines). Nevertheless, I have the bottle on hand and want to try it. What food would complement it?

[Botafogo]

What is the vintage and producer of the dolcetto? This stuff is really good with most anything but I am curious..

[wondersofwine]

Will reply with vintage and producer tomorrow. I don't have the specifics with me and probably won't open the bottle until next week.

[Thomas]

Dolcetto D'Alba pairs well with a wide variety of foods--even vegetable dishes like eggplant.

[wondersofwine]

Botafogo, The Dolcetta d'Alba is from Parusso (Armando di Parusso) and also says on the label Piani Noce (is that a vineyard name?) On the side of the label are the words "Non Disperdere il Vetro Nell'Ambiente." What does that mean? I can read French and sometimes figure out the Italian or Spanish if it is similar to French words I recognize but don't have a clue on this phrase.
I figure on the wine lasting into a second of third evening so will have it with ratatouille one evening and pasta with bits of ham and a cheesy sauce the next evening. I had an eggplant on hand but it was past its prime so threw it out last night and will pick up another over the weekend.

[Botafogo]

He's a good producer and assuming that is from the recent string 96-99 og good vintages it should rock. What that phrase says is the official Government Warning of Italy:

Hey, nucklhead, don't throw the bottle away in the environment!

Gotta love those Italians, Roberto

[wondersofwine]

Botafogo, Thanks for the translation. I see now where ambiente means environment.
It's a 1999 vintage.