The 2011 Dolcetto d’Alba Basarin is a straightforward wine, but give it a minute of contemplation, and zesty spice with ripe blackberry aromas pop with intensity from the bouquet. The wine is seamless, rich and very fruit-forward. It shows all the necessary prerequisites of a fine, easy-going Dolcetto. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2015. Importer: Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Raspberry and cherry flavors show a vivid, slightly hard edge, with lively acidity, tannins and a touch of carbonic gas. Drink now through 2015. 1,000 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Dolcetto d'Alba Select to Add