The 2006 Dolcetto d’Alba Vigneto della Chiesa is a drop-dead gorgeous wine. This big, full-bodied red bursts from the glass with loads of vibrant dark cherries in a super-ripe yet beautifully-balanced style. It is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011.
Seghesio, based in Monforte, makes excellent wines that capture the best of the soft textural elements that are the hallmark of the modern school in Piedmont.
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