The 2008 Dolcetto d-Alba Vignalunga is a pretty, mid-weight wine, but like so many Dolcettos in this vintage, the wine suffers from a lack of depth and concentration. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011.
Proprietor Angelo Rocca makes some of the richest Barbarescos in town, but even he couldn't overcome the challenges of the 2006 vintage. His Barbarescos show excellent integrity of fruit and a refined use of oak, even if they don't quite reach the level of his finest wines.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia
Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119