A superb value, the spectacular 1999 Dolcetto d'Alba is a smoky, fleshy, over the top effort revealing notes of figs, blackberries, violets, and chocolate presented in a low acid, plump, juicy, succulent, in-your-face style. Drink it over the next 2-3 years.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411