Giacosa’s 2006 Dolcetto d’Alba is a lovely effort redolent of crushed flowers, raspberries and minerals. Made in a simple, easy going style, it nevertheless offers plenty of detail with excellent length and a clean finish. This textbook Dolcetto is a terrific everyday wine. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2009. My most recent visit with Bruno Giacosa in May 2008 was illuminating, as we spent the afternoon tasting through all of his 2005s, 2006s, and 2007s. It was also my first visit to the estate since the departure of long-time oenologist Dante Scaglione. Change can be difficult, but it can also be energizing, and I hope that will be the case here. I will have more to say about Giacosa and his new releases in Issue 179. Unfortunately, price increases and a weakening US dollar have pushed many of the wines above the $25 range, but readers should still be able to find these two Dolcettos from the 2006 vintage. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620