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Alto Dolce capsule

Vertuo Intense Alto (355 ml · 12 fl oz) Discontinued

Alto Dolce

SMOOTH AND ROUND COFFEE

Alto Dolce is a Nespresso Vertuo capsule with an intensity of 4. It is no longer listed in any market we track.

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Price history

Filled markers are recorded price or stock changes per capsule; hollow markers are additional archived sightings that confirmed the same local price. A line spans only dates on which the listing kept being seen, gaps mean continuity is not established, and dashed stretches are periods observed out of stock.

Price over time — Alto DolcePrice per capsule: United States held steady from $1.20 to $1.20; Norway rose from $0.81 to $0.89; South Korea rose from $0.84 to $0.89; Sweden rose from $0.79 to $0.90; Australia rose from $0.72 to $0.86.$0.67$0.81$0.96$1.10$1.25Jun 2017Apr 2018Jan 2019Nov 2019Sep 2020Jun 2021Norway — $0.81 on 22 Aug 2019Norway — $0.79 from 18 Oct 2019 to 19 Nov 2019, 2 readingsNorway — $0.78 on 27 Jun 2020Norway — $0.79 on 21 Sep 2020Norway — $0.82 from 20 Oct 2020 to 20 Jan 2021, 2 readingsSouth Korea — $0.84 from 16 Jul 2019 to 24 Jun 2021, 6 readingsSweden — $0.79 from 22 Aug 2019 to 23 Jun 2021, 8 readingsAustralia — $0.72 from 26 Aug 2019 to 15 Dec 2019, 3 readingsAustralia — $0.78 from 23 Sep 2020 to 20 Apr 2021, 2 readingsCanada — $0.90 from 22 Jun 2017 to 20 Nov 2017, 3 readingsCanada — $0.96 from 27 Feb 2021 to 7 May 2021, 2 readingsUnited Kingdom — $0.75 from 18 Aug 2019 to 9 Jan 2020, 4 readingsMexico — $0.90 on 16 Jul 2019Mexico — $0.89 from 21 Oct 2019 to 14 Dec 2019, 3 readingsMexico — $0.81 on 29 Sep 2020United States — $1.20 from 1 Jul 2017 to 1 Oct 2020, 15 readings$1.20

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Years on sale

Calendar years in which we recorded this capsule on sale in at least one market. An empty covered year means no sale was recorded in the markets and sources we cover, not proof that it was absent from every country.

  1. 2017
  2. 2018
  3. 2019
  4. 2020
  5. 2021
  6. 2022
  7. 2023
  8. 2024
  9. 2025
  10. 2026

on sale not seen No data collected · seen in 6 years

Taste profile

Intensity
4/13

Alto Dolce Vertuo coffee is soft and mellow because of its mildly roasted pure Arabica coffees from Latin America. Soft caramel and toasted bread notes give this long black coffee a comforting smooth and round taste.

Flavour notes

About this coffee

Origin

Notes of sweet sugar cane highlight the aromatic profile of this fully washed Arabica blend. The conjunction of three different Latin American coffees enlivens this round cup.

The sweet and slightly mild notes unfold thanks to the Colombian Central Region, while the Costa Rican and South American washed Arabica beans reveal sweet cereal notes, with a touch of malty notes.

Roasting

This mild coffee is roasted in two splits. The Costa Rican and South American Arabicas are roasted milder to highlight soft caramel notes.

While the second split, composed of Central Colombian coffee, is roasted slightly darker to obtain balance and complete the blend with toasted bread notes.

Ratings

Community rating

3.7/5

from 12 opinions

Summary of what people say: Alto XL Dolce is a large 14-ounce Vertuo capsule with a light, mild profile and a sharply divided reception. Some drinkers find it watery, flavorless or undrinkable, especially compared with Alto Intenso, while others call it a favorite, go-to or ideal coffee for a large thermos.

  • Large format is convenient for a travel mug or thermos
  • Some drinkers find it an easy daily coffee and call it a favorite or go-to
  • Milk, syrup or cold preparation can make a weak cup more usable for some
  • It can seem weak beside Alto Intenso

What people say

  • I have simple tastes - Alto Dolce is my "go-to" - but when trying to do a top up order here in Australia, It tells me a) it is out of

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  • So far I’ve only tried the Stormio and the Alto Dolce from the sampler kit. I like both but the dolce is definitely one I want more of. I’ve also Starbucks ones of Pikes Place which is just a staple flavor for me in general.

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  • I have similar taste and my favorites are melozio and alto dolce!

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  • The aflorazio (top) only has that tiny dent you can see in the picture. The alto dolce (center) is the worst by far. I’m a Nespresso newbie, can I empty the contents of these into used pods of the same f

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  • was about to put in my order today and I saw that they are removing Alto Dolce and Alto Intenso from the Canadian Store , do any of you guys know if they plan on replacing these cup with an other Alto Cup size , I really like them to

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  • Intense and Alto Dolce are two of em. I'm down to my final two sleeves and I'm sad. They were perfect for filling up a big thermos for road trips.

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  • on the other hands, loves the Caramelizio. 14oz Coffee - Only the Alto Intenso. I just can't pick up any flavor from the Alto Dolce. I've been ecstatic they came out with this size, as I make my coffee at home and drink it at

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  • nts. And the alto dolce was in the sample box that came w the machine. Of course, it was their instant favorite… yet discontinued! Why include a discontinued pod in the sample box??? It’s just mean.

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  • Used up my last 14 oz alto dolce I had stashed away. I’m gonna go cry now 😭

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  • info ! What current available 7.7 pods are close to tasting like the Alto dolce ? That was my favorite one from the sampler

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  • ling again already?! Well. When I first got my machine and got the sample pack, I realized I didn't like the Alto Dolce. No big. When it came time to order some capsules, I asked dad what he wanted and he said, you

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  • Does anyone else find the Alto Dolce a bit watered down?

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Also sold as

The manufacturer has renamed and repackaged capsules over the years. These are other names under which this coffee has been sold.

  • Alto Dolce

Common questions

What is the intensity of Alto Dolce?

Alto Dolce has an intensity of 4 on the manufacturer's scale and is intended for a Alto (355 ml) cup size.

Which machines does Alto Dolce fit?

Alto Dolce is a Vertuo capsule and fits Vertuo machines only. Vertuo and Original capsules are physically different and are not interchangeable.

Is Alto Dolce a capsule or a coffee pod?

Both words describe the same thing. The manufacturer calls them capsules, and English-language stores also say coffee pods; Alto Dolce is one sealed portion of ground coffee either way. This site says "capsule" throughout only for consistency — searching for "Alto Dolce pods" and "Alto Dolce capsules" will find the same coffee.

What does Alto Dolce taste like?

The published flavour notes for Alto Dolce are cereal, mild.

What cup size is Alto Dolce brewed at?

Storefronts list Alto Dolce at Alto (355 ml).

Can Alto Dolce be brewed shorter and stronger for a milk drink?

On Vertuo machines with Coffee Creations the same capsule brews a shorter, stronger cup, intended as the base for iced and milk drinks. It is an extra mode, not the only one these machines have: a normal cup is still one press. On Vertuo Next, Pop, Pop+, Lattissima and Creatista you turn it on by pressing the coffee button twice — it blinks turquoise, the mode applies to that cup only, and the machine goes back to brewing normally afterwards; Vertuo Up has a dedicated Coffee Creations button, and there the mode stays on until the machine is switched off. The size steps down one place: an Espresso capsule brews as a Ristretto (25 ml), Double Espresso and Gran Lungo brew as an Espresso (40 ml), and a Mug capsule brews as a Double Espresso (80 ml). The machine refuses the mode for Ristretto, Cold Brew Style and Carafe capsules — the mode switches off again and the barcode size is brewed — and Nespresso does not recommend it for Alto or the Coffee+ range. In the rare case that the double press does nothing, try updating the machine’s firmware from the Nespresso app. Older Vertuo models, including Vertuo Plus, brew only the size written in the barcode.

When was Alto Dolce on sale?

We recorded Alto Dolce on sale between 2017 and 2022. Years without a record are shown as gaps; they mean our covered sources did not confirm a sale, not that absence in every country is proven.

What is similar to Alto Dolce?

The closest matches we hold are Alto Intenso, Cold Brew Style Intense, Alto Ambrato, scored on cup size, flavour notes, intensity and the published sensory profile.

Has Alto Dolce been sold under another name?

Yes. Alto Dolce has also been sold as Alto Dolce.

Can you still buy Alto Dolce?

Alto Dolce is no longer sold in any market we track; it was last seen on 22 April 2025. Remaining stock sometimes appears on marketplace resellers.

Price in every market

Published retail price in each market. The comparison column converts them to one currency so they can be read side by side.

CountryPack pricePer capsulePer capsule ($)StockStore
Australia no longer sold last price seen Oct 2019 $10.60 / 10 capsules $1.06 $0.76 Last priced Oct 2019 Open
Mexico no longer sold last price seen Sep 2020 $180.00 / 10 capsules $18.00 ▲5.9% $0.80 Last priced Sep 2020 Open
Belgium no longer sold last price seen Sep 2021 €7.00 / 10 capsules €0.70 $0.81 Last priced Sep 2021 Open
Germany no longer sold last price seen Apr 2021 €7.00 / 10 capsules €0.70 $0.81 Last priced Apr 2021 Open
Ireland no longer sold last price seen Nov 2017 €7.00 / 10 capsules €0.70 $0.81 Last priced Nov 2017 Open
Luxembourg no longer sold last price seen Feb 2021 €7.00 / 10 capsules €0.70 $0.81 Last priced Feb 2021 Open
France no longer sold last price seen Nov 2021 €7.20 / 10 capsules €0.72 $0.83 Last priced Nov 2021 Open
United Kingdom no longer sold last price seen Jan 2020 £6.20 / 10 capsules £0.62 $0.84 Last priced Jan 2020 Open
South Korea no longer sold last price seen Jun 2021 ₩9,900 / 10 capsules ₩990 $0.85 Last priced Jun 2021 Open
Norway no longer sold last price seen Jan 2021 75.90 kr / 10 capsules 7.59 kr $0.85 Last priced Jan 2021 Open
Netherlands no longer sold last price seen Jan 2022 €0.75 / 1 capsule €0.75 ▲7.1% $0.87 Last priced Jan 2022 Open
Sweden no longer sold last price seen Jun 2021 76.00 kr / 10 capsules 7.60 kr $0.87 Last priced Jun 2021 Open
Switzerland no longer sold last price seen Dec 2019 CHF8.50 / 10 capsules CHF0.85 $0.90 Last priced Dec 2019 Open
Denmark no longer sold last price seen Apr 2021 58.90 kr / 10 capsules 5.89 kr $0.92 Last priced Apr 2021 Open
Canada + tax no longer sold last price seen Nov 2017 $12.00 / 10 capsules $1.20 $0.92 Last priced Nov 2017 Open
Finland no longer sold last price seen Jun 2021 €8.00 / 10 capsules €0.80 $0.93 Last priced Jun 2021 Open
Japan no longer sold last price seen Feb 2021 ¥1,080 / 10 capsules ¥108 $0.97 Last priced Feb 2021 Open
United States + tax no longer sold last price seen Oct 2020 $12.00 / 10 capsules $1.20 $1.20 Last priced Oct 2020 Open

Rows marked “no longer sold” show the last price we recorded before the listing was withdrawn — sometimes years ago. They are excluded from the averages and rankings.

6 more listings in markets already shown

The same coffee is often sold in one country under more than one listing: the current product page, an older catalogue URL, or a withdrawn pack size kept for its price history. The table above shows the one a shopper would buy today; the rest are here.

CountryPack pricePer capsulePer capsule ($)StockStore
Australia no longer sold last price seen Apr 2021 Alto Dolce $11.00 / 10 capsules $1.10 $0.82 Last priced Apr 2021 Open
Ireland no longer sold last price seen Sep 2019 Alto Dolce €7.20 / 10 capsules €0.72 $0.83 Last priced Sep 2019 Open
South Korea no longer sold last price seen Jul 2019 알토 돌체 ₩9,900 / 10 capsules ₩990 $0.87 Last priced Jul 2019 Open
Mexico no longer sold last price seen Jul 2019 CÁPSULA DE CAFÉ ALTO DOLCE | VERTUO $170.00 / 10 capsules $17.00 $0.92 Last priced Jul 2019 Open
Canada + tax no longer sold last price seen May 2021 Alto Dolce $12.20 / 10 capsules $1.22 $0.96 Last priced May 2021 Open
United States + tax no longer sold last price seen Dec 2018 Alto XL Dolce (14 oz) $12.00 / 10 capsules $1.20 $1.20 Last priced Dec 2018 Open